Team Leader Technology Transfer

Position Purpose The Lead Scale-up & Basic Engineering is responsible for driving feasibility studies, scale up studies to ensure smooth transfer of products from lab scale to commercial scale. The role will also be responsible for planning and resource allocation for accommodating various new molecules in existing set-up and implementation of new molecule production with a close co-ordination between Production & Project teams. Strategic Responsibilities Conduct feasibility studies, scale up studies and technology transfer leading to a successful process handover at commercial scale Ensure execution of projects and Engineering Optimization activities Maintain awareness of industry and technology trends to ensure that PI is current in development efforts to supply new and innovative offerings Implement new systems & processes to enhance work efficiency Drive demo-commissioning post scale-up validation in KL/PP, to ensure successful transfer to commercial scale Operational Responsibilities Responsible for successfully driving key operational & financial activities like: Conduct feasibility analysis for new enquiry proposals Provide support to operations of Pilot Plant to verify the processes on pilot scale and development of data required for design of commercial scale plants Develop and update process design manuals and procuring design software Provide support to Process Technology in developing any special equipment needed in lab work Drive the development of the Basic Engineering Package (BEP) Provide process engineering support to the Production department Determine the objectives for scale up trials Ensure quality, yield and productivity before transferring the process to production Conduct analysis of different parameters for process improvements Ensure timely release of SOP and other documents for new products Validate system documents like CAPA, RMC and Waste norms Ensure smooth hand over of process to operations team Develop KPIs to measure the performance of scale up Team to ensure high productivity among subordinates Ensure desired quality and productivity of new molecules as per business plan Maintain scale up budgets and ensure adherence to the budget Ensure the desire quality and productivity of new molecules as per business plan Financial Responsibilities Ensure achievement of cost saving initiatives to achieve targeted savings in time frame People Responsibilities Recommend initiatives for building requisite skills & competencies through focused professional development and capability building initiatives for the Scale-up & Basic Engineering team Review workforce capacity gaps within the Scale-up & Basic Engineering team and ensure timely recruitment in alignment with Corporate HR policies Actively sponsor, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, the performance management process of the team Recognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the team Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI’s values, vision & mission and exemplifying effective leadership, initiative and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectives Education Qualification B.Tech / M.Tech – Chemical Engineering from Institutes of repute like IIT/NIT Work Experience 12-15 years of Industrial experience 10-12 years of Scale-up experience Industry to be Hired from Agro-Pharmaceutical-Fine-Chemicals Functional Competencies Scale-Up Troubleshooting Process Knowledge Technology Transfer Reporting & Documentation skills Technology Transfer Project Expertise Chemical Engineering and Process Development expertise Process Safety Knowledge Technology Expertise Interaction Complexity and Team Work Interaction Frequency Purpose of Interaction Internal: Head Scale up & project execution As required for the business Discuss the developments in scale up Team External: External Agencies As required for the business Gain market insights on recent Technology Transfer trends