Section Head (Manager) R&D Synthesis

Job Purpose

Lead synthesis R&D activities for new product and process development, support scale-up operations, and drive innovation through advanced technologies, IP generation, safety, sustainability, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product & Process Development

• Lead new product and process development projects.
• Conduct literature searches and feasibility studies.
• Drive technology adoption and prioritize R&D projects.
• Monitor development performance and project timelines.
• Coordinate with customers, universities, technical institutes, and internal teams.
• Support customer complaint investigations and technical solutions.

2. Process Development & Scale-Up

• Support scale-up of products from lab to manufacturing.
• Prepare process documentation and SOPs.
• Assist in process monitoring, optimization, and safety training.
• Ensure smooth technology transfer to production.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) Development

• Identify opportunities for patents and IP creation.
• Build and maintain IP databases.
• Review developments to avoid IP infringements.
• Support innovation in specialty products and processes.

4. Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Manage R&D laboratory budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor inventory of specialty materials.
• Identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of productivity initiatives.

5. Systems & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with IMS, OpEx, ISO, and Sustainability systems.
• Support laboratory digitization and data integrity initiatives.
• Drive waste reduction and continuous improvement programs.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance.

6. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with ABG, Dupont, and statutory SHE requirements.
• Develop safe and sustainable processes.
• Conduct safety awareness and compliance programs.
• Adhere to Factories Act and environmental regulations.

7. People Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing R&D team.
• Define KRAs and training requirements.
• Identify competency gaps and development opportunities.
• Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and recognition programs.

Key Skills Required

• Product & Process Development
• Synthesis Laboratory Operations
• Scale-Up & Technology Transfer
• Intellectual Property & Patent Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Six Sigma / DFSS
• SAP & Laboratory Documentation
• IMS, ISO & Sustainability Systems