Senior Director R&D

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jubilant Bhartia Group

Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S Bhartia and Mr. Hari S Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research and Development Services, Proprietary Novel Drugs, Life Science Ingredients, Agri Products, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Jubilant Bhartia Group has four flagships Companies- Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited and Jubilant Industries Limited. Currently the group has a global workforce of around 43,000 employees.

About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Jubilant Ingrevia is now a member of the elite Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) of the World Economic Forum (WEF)

Jubilant Ingrevia history goes back to 1978 with the incorporation of VAM Organics Limited, which later became Jubilant Organosys and then Jubilant Life Sciences and now demerged to an independent entity as Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, which is listed in both the stock exchanges of India. Over the years, company has developed global capacities and leadership in chosen business segments.

Ingrevia is born out of a union of ‘Ingredients’ and ‘Life’ (‘Vie’ in French). Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is committed to offering high-quality and innovative life science ingredients to enrich all forms of life.

Jubilant Ingrevia, a global integrated Life Science products and Innovative Solutions provider serving, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Agrochemical, Consumer and Industrial customers with our customised products and solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and conforming to excellent quality standards.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited offers a broad portfolio of high-quality ingredients that find application in a wide range of industries. Jubilant Ingrevia’s portfolio also extends to custom development and manufacturing for pharmaceutical and agrochemical customers on an exclusive basis.

Our business is split across 3 business verticals, with global leadership across our key product lines.

Speciality Chemicals: The Specialty Chemical business of Jubilant Ingrevia manufactures Pyridine, Picolines and its forward integration derivatives, which finds application in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, solvents, metal finishes, fine chemicals, semiconductors etc.

We have also launched new platform of Diketene & its value-added derivatives for multiple industry use. We are an established ‘partner of choice’ in CDMO, with more investment plans in GMP & Non-GMP multi-product facilities for Pharma, Agro and Semi-conductor customers.

Chemical Intermediates: The Chemical Intermediates business has acetic anhydride and value added anhydrides and aldehydes catering to various industries.

Nutrition & Health Solutions: The Nutrition & Heath Solutions business unit offers B3 & Picolinates (Chromium & Zinc) which are fully backward integrated. Our ingredients find application in animal nutrition, human nutrition, personal care, etc. We provide high-quality feed & food additives having application in poultry, dairy, aqua & pet food industry. In Human Nutrition & Health Solutions, we offer food ingredients & premix solutions to nutrition.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is supported by five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India. We practice world-class manufacturing processes in our day-to-day operations, assuring our customers with unmatched quality and timely delivery of products through innovations and cutting-edge technology. Transforming Manufacturing for Operational Excellence & Sustainability with “zero tolerance to any non-compliance” is the core focus of Jubilant Ingrevia Manufacturing.

We have 5 world-class manufacturing facilities i.e. One in UP at Gajraula, Two in Gujarat at Bharuch and Savli, Two in Maharashtra at Nira and Ambernath.

Environment Sustainability

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and supports green chemistry by prioritising the use of bio inputs in manufacturing. Jubilant is one of the world’s largest producers of Acetaldehyde from the bio route.

Find out more about us at www.jubilantingrevia.com

The Position

Organization: - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Designation & Level: - Senior Director R&D

Location: - Greater Noida

Reporting Manager: - Sr. Vice President R&D Fine Chemicals

Direct Reports: -

Team Size: - 20+

Matrix Relationship: - Yes

Job Summary:

To lead and oversee the R&D function, focusing on CDMO for Pharma, Microbial Control Solutions (MCS), and Agrochemicals. This role is responsible for building competencies in R&D resources, ensuring safety and compliance, succession planning, and achieving project targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Competency Building:

- Develop and implement strategies to build and enhance competencies within the R&D team.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Mentor and coach R&D staff to achieve their full potential.

1. Safety and Compliance:

- Ensure all safety parameters are met and maintain a zero-accident record during process development.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols and procedures in the R&D department.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

1. Succession Planning and Talent Management:

- Develop and implement the company's standard policy for succession planning.
- Identify and develop new leaders within the R&D department.
- Implement strategies to reduce attrition rates and retain top talent.

1. Project Management:

- Ensure target Quality, costs and safety parameters are met for CDMO, and MCS projects.
- Ensure the timely preparation of in-phase development molecules meeting the customer requirements
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

1. Innovation and Intellectual Property:

- Drive innovation in R&D projects and ensure the development of cost effective, environment friendly, non-infringing processes.
- Oversee the filing of patents and manage intellectual property related to R&D activities.

1. Collaboration and Communication:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and regulatory affairs.
- Communicate R&D progress and achievements to senior management and stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and events

The Person

Educational Qualifications:

- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 18 years of experience in R&D, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in CDMO for Pharma and Semiconductor industries, Microbial Control Solutions, and Agrochemicals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Pharma, Agrochemical & safety regulations and compliance standards.
- Experience in succession planning and talent management.
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and manage intellectual property

Skills and Abilities:

- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership and Team Development
- Safety and Compliance Management
- Project Management
- Innovation and Intellectual Property Management
- Collaboration and Communication

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work with the only Indian company in Global Lighthouse Network under World Economic Forum in the chemical sector.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry

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Jubilant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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