Group Lead-Agro (R&D)

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Group Lead – Agro to lead our Hyderabad R&D team. This role is responsible for driving the strategic direction of agrochemical R&D projects, managing a group of chemists, and ensuring successful development of products from lab to pilot scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee synthesis, process development, and formulation projects for agrochemical products.
• Mentor, train, and manage a team of Junior and Senior chemists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Drive technology transfer and scale-up from lab to pilot plant and support manufacturing integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, analytical, regulatory, and quality for successful product delivery.
• Define and execute R&D strategies and roadmaps, aligned with business objectives and market needs.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, EHS, GMP, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Identify new opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Represent R&D in management meetings and provide regular project updates.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Qualification: M.Sc. / Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry)
• Strong technical expertise in organic chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and formulations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing R&D teams (10+ members preferable).
• Expertise in process development, scale-up, and analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS).
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive multiple projects in parallel and deliver results within timelines.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact R&D team in agrochemicals.
• Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle from lab to pilot to market.
• Strategic and collaborative environment, working with top industry experts.
• Career growth and leadership development within the organization.
  
  

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