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3pconsultants.co.in
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Job Purpose
- The Executive would be accountable to provide strategic and technical leadership for Research & Development by driving innovation, new product development, process improvements and commercialization of specialty chemical products. The role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary R&D teams, developing advanced polymer technologies, supporting business growth through customer-focused innovations and ensuring successful technology transfer from laboratory to commercial production.
Company Background
- A leading manufacturer of crop protection and specialty chemicals
Key Responsibilities
Research & Product Development
- Lead the development of innovative products across Coating Chemicals, Textile Chemicals, Leather Chemicals and Industrial Adhesives.
- Drive end-to-end product development including concept generation, formulation development, reverse engineering, laboratory validation, scale-up, commercialization and customer approvals.
- Manage a portfolio of 25+ development projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to project timelines and business priorities.
- Ensure successful first time-right commercialization and smooth technology transfer to manufacturing.
Customer Management
- Lead research initiatives in polymer synthesis using Emulsion Polymerization, Polyurethane Dispersion (PUD) and Waterborne Polymer technologies.
- Develop innovative technologies, sustainable solutions and value-engineered products to strengthen the product portfolio.
- Identify emerging technologies, industry trends and new application opportunities to support long-term business growth.
- Present innovation roadmaps and project progress to senior management.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting manufacturing and application-related challenges.
- Develop robust formulations and scalable manufacturing processes.
- Establish best laboratory practices and strengthen R&D infrastructure.
- Lead the setup and commissioning of new R&D laboratories and technical facilities.
Business & Customer Support
- Partner with Sales, Marketing and Product Management teams to identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.
- Lead customer technical discussions, product approvals and application trials.
- Provide technical support during customer visits, commercial trials and product launches.
- Ensure customer requirements are translated into innovative product solutions.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of scientists.
- Set individual and departmental objectives aligned with organizational goals.
- Drive technical competency development, succession planning and a culture of innovation.
- Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Product Management teams.
- Prioritize development projects based on business requirements and resource availability.
- Ensure seamless execution of projects from laboratory development through commercial production.
Decision-Making Authority
- Approve technical approaches, formulations and development strategies.
- Prioritize R&D project portfolio and allocate resources.
- Recommend commercialization of new products.
- Lead technical decisions related to process optimization and manufacturing support.
- Drive innovation initiatives aligned with business strategy.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of successful new product launches.
- On-time completion of R&D projects.
- Commercialization success rate of new developments.
- First-time-right scale-up success.
- Revenue generated from new products.
- Customer approval and qualification rate.
- Reduction in development cycle time.
- Number of innovation/exploratory projects completed.
- Technical support effectiveness during customer trials.
- Team productivity and development of capability.
- Improvement in manufacturing efficiency through R&D initiatives.
Technical Competencies
- Expertise in polymer chemistry, emulsion polymerization, polyurethane dispersions (PUD), waterborne polymer technologies and specialty chemical applications.
- Strong understanding of coating chemicals, textile chemicals, leather chemicals, industrial adhesives and application-driven solutions.
- Experience in new product development, formulation development, reverse engineering, scale-up, commercialization, and technology transfer.
- Capability in value engineering, manufacturing process optimization, technical troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strategic thinking, innovation mindset and ability to drive technology-led growth.
- Strong leadership capability with focus on team development and talent building.
- Effective decision-making, analytical thinking and structured problem-solving approach.
- Strong customer orientation with the ability to manage stakeholders and build cross-functional partnerships.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong planning, execution and results orientation.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, learning and operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
- M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline.
- 12–20 years of experience in Research & Development within the Specialty Chemicals industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, with strong expertise in formulation development, polymer chemistry, and application testing.
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary R&D teams and managing innovation projects from concept to commercialization.
- Demonstrated expertise in customer-focused product development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
- Key Internal Stakeholders: Business Head, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement and Finance.
- Key External Stakeholders: Customers, raw material suppliers, technology partners, research institutions, testing laboratories and regulatory bodies.
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