Scimplify
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scimplify.com
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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.
Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶️ Scimplify Overview
Join us in building the next-generation innovation engine for global chemistry solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D function for Specialty Chemicals, including technology development, innovation strategy, and program management.
- Oversee a team of 30+ scientists, providing direction on day-to-day operations and long-term research goals.
- Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle for new products, from ideation to commercialization.
- Develop and execute strategic research roadmaps aligned with business goals and market needs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Regulatory, BD) to ensure seamless product development.
- Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and operational excellence.
- Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and translating them into R&D priorities.
- Stay ahead of global technology and regulatory trends to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.
Candidate Profile
- PhD/Master’s in Organic Chemistry.
- 15+ years of R&D experience in specialty chemicals, APIs, or pharmaceutical development.
- Proven leadership of large scientific teams and complex R&D programs.
- Strong understanding of technology transfer, scale-up processes, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to link R&D strategy to business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong customer orientation and ability to represent R&D in external partnerships.
- Exposure to IP strategy, licensing, or open innovation models.
- Experience in working with global clients and/or CDMO/CRAMS industry is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of science-driven innovation that makes global impact
- Lead the development of high-value molecules across diverse sectors
- Collaborate with top minds in academia and industry
- Attractive compensation, equity options, and growth opportunities
If you are a startup enthusiast and like working with fast paced and high growth teams, join the team at Scimplify. To explore synergies email your coordinates/ resume on neha.s@scimplify.com
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