Head of R&D for a Leading Speciality Chemicals Player

About the role

A successful R&D Head should have: Strong knowledge of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, process chemistry, and scale-up principles. Competitive salary package within the speciality chemicals or aromatics space Opportunities to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment Professional growth and development in a reputed organization

What you'll do

• Lead and execute R&D projects aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and strategic growth initiatives
• Drive innovation by generating new ideas and managing multiple strategic and business-driven development projects
• Conduct literature reviews, patent searches, feasibility studies, and technology assessments to develop commercially viable synthetic routes
• Design, optimize, and scale chemical processes to improve product quality, yield, safety, and cost competitiveness
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources to ensure efficient execution of R&D activities and project milestones

What you need

• 10–18 yrs of experience
• Root cause analysis
• IPR
• Chemistry
• Problem solving
• Any graduate