TAAS Partners
Website:
taaspartners.com
Job details:
About Client - They are building next-generation biotechnology platforms powered by synthetic biology, precision fermentation, metabolic engineering, and advanced bioprocessing. We are developing scalable, sustainable, and commercially viable bio-based products for global markets.
We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Director – Science and Technology to lead our R&D and technology development efforts at our Bangalore Centre. This role will drive innovation across strain engineering, fermentation, downstream processing, analytical sciences, and technology scale-up while building a world-class scientific organization.
The Director / VP – Technology will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s technology roadmap from early-stage research through pilot and commercial readiness. The ideal candidate is a strong scientific leader with deep expertise in industrial biotechnology, precision fermentation, synthetic biology, and scale-up sciences.
This leader will build and mentor multidisciplinary teams, establish robust R&D systems, and accelerate commercialization of differentiated biotech products. It will be responsible for all the internal and external R&D requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Technology & R&D Leadership
- Define and execute the company’s long-term technology and innovation strategy.
- Lead platform development across: Strain engineering and; synthetic biology; Precision fermentation; Metabolic engineering; Bioprocess optimization; Downstream processing; Analytical method development; Regulatory and Patent & IP
- Drive translation of laboratory innovations into scalable commercial processes.
- Establish stage-gated R&aD execution frameworks with measurable milestones.
Scientific & Technical Excellence
- Oversee development of high-performing microbial/fungal/yeast production strains.
- Lead process development from bench scale to pilot scale and commercial readiness.
- Drive productivity improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, documentation, and IP generation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and strategic partnerships.
Team Building & Organizational Leadership
- Build and mentor a world-class interdisciplinary scientific team.
- Recruit and develop scientists, engineers, and technical leaders.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, speed, and collaboration.
- Create strong cross-functional alignment with regulatory, manufacturing, business, and commercial teams.
Strategic & Business Contribution
- Participate in fundraising, technical due diligence, and investor interactions.
- Support partnership discussions with global biotech, food-tech, and ingredient companies.
- Contribute to portfolio prioritization and commercialization strategy.
- Identify opportunities for technology licensing, collaborations, and grants.
Operational & Compliance Responsibilities
- Establish and manage R&D centres (and systems), SOPs, and data management practices.
- Ensure compliance with biosafety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and infrastructure development for the R&D centre.
Qualifications & Experience
- PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
- 15–20+ years of relevant industry experience in industrial biotech, synthetic biology, fermentation, or bioprocess technology.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary R&D teams.
- Experience in taking technologies from lab to pilot/commercial scale.
- Strong publication, patent, and innovation track record preferred.
- Prior experience in startup or high-growth biotech environments is highly desirable.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with alternative proteins, specialty ingredients, enzymes, bioactives, or functional biomolecules.
- Exposure to regulatory pathways for food/industrial biotech products.
- Experience interacting with global customers, partners, or investors.
- Familiarity with techno-economic analysis and commercialization planning.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build breakthrough biotechnology platforms.
- High-impact leadership role with strategic influence.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.
- Competitive compensation, ESOPs, and long-term growth opportunities.
- Chance to shape the future of sustainable biotech innovation from India.
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