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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. 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.

Mumbai

R&D Head - Polymer & Coatings 

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