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22/07 HR
HR at Michael Page

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Director - R&D/Innovation - PhD - Specialty Chemicals (15-20 yrs)

Mumbai Job Code: 475027

Industry - Manufacturing and Production

Skills - R&D

Job Type - Permanent

Description;

- Only candidates with experience in setting up new labs need to apply

- Candidates with a PhD will be preferred

Client Details

Our client is a leading MNC that manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals. They have state of the art plants and have multiple production facilities across India. They are looking to bring on a R&D head to guide their NPD strategy to meet the challenges of their fast moving environment. This role will be based out of Mumbai.

Description

Reporting to the VP - Operations and leading R&D operations, you will be responsible for:

- Building a team to execute the NPD strategy

- Building the lab strategy and procuring lab related equipment

- Keeping a close contact with sales and marketing to ensure all product development is in sync with customer needs and the business model

- Negotiating with consultants towards research needs or support

- Overall management of the R&D division

- Taking up travel to different plants of the company as when necessary

Profile

- Ideally you have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline with at least 15-20 years of product development in a MNC environment. You must have demonstrated excellent team building and collaborative skills. Interpersonal and communication skills are a must.

Job Offer

An excellent opportunity to setup and lead an entire R&D facility from scratch and work with an International player that offers great remuneration and perks

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Arnav Saxena on +91 (0) 22 4236 3369.

Contact - Arnav Saxena:

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