Senior Manager - Research & Development/Innovation - Insecticide/Pesticide

Summary: Be part of R&D Global Pest Innovation become an expert in linking technology, innovation to the business needs. Learn to delight the consumers while making significant impact to the society, community & in the relentless pursuit of making and cleaner, healthier world

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to R&D Director Pest Control:

- Business Responsibility Research & Development of new products for Pest Control Category with a specific focus on Aerosol and Electric

- Team Lead a team of 8-10 people, based out of India

Key stakeholders:

- Marketing Global Category Director, Global R&D SVP, Global R&D VP, Marketing Innovation Directors, Regional EVPs & SVPs, Supply Director

Lab responsibilities:

- Responsible for managing selected activities of a lab

- Lead and manage R&D Pest Control Innovation team(s), accountable for providing R&D support to Business & Brands, enabling growth of the business. Work collaboratively with the global teams, Category marketing representatives across the globe.

- To deliver assigned projects and activities for Pest Control and enhancement of existing products in line with the defined Category Strategy with a specific focus on innovations in non-powered formats with specific focus on aerosols and trigger sprays.

- Responsible for project management and experimental development programs in your area

- Work collaboratively with Category marketing, Global regulatory, and R&D Pest feasibility teams to develop a robust pipeline of innovations for the assigned product format.

- Be responsible for the management of all technical matters relating to the assigned projects. Become an expert in aerosol technology. Identify innovation opportunities which are consumer and business-relevant.

- Develop and lead the team, ensuring proper resource availability and by empowering and supporting them.

- Interact with other global R&D Innovation managers & teams to share best practices.

- Lead the delivery of local facility improvements, namely: offices and laboratories.

- Ensuring that a professional and compliant working environment is provided for the team.

- Ensure that facilities and processes are operated with a prioritization to Health and Safety and also to the required R&D Quality standards.

- Ensure that all work performed is subject to the assessment of internal and external auditors.

- Understanding of basic financial practices, profit & loss and management an assigned budget.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

- Must be qualified to at least degree standard in a relevant scientific discipline e.g. Chemistry, Engineering, Packaging technology etc.

- Must have a proven track record in delivering R&D projects from concept through to launch. Experience/expertise in technology development and desire to execute the same to a finished product as needed.

- Technical expertise on aerosol & ambient release formats and curiosity with the ability to develop technologies across categories. Exceptional skills in experimental design and interpretation of results. Experienced in the practical applications of laboratory based technology development.

- Ability to become the 'expert' in aerosols formats specifically for Pest control