Head R&d Flavor

Job Highlights The primary purpose of this position is to lead and manage the LANXESS Flavor Fragrance FFR India R D Hub located in Thane and Nagda to advance the Business Unit s innovation and technical support goals within established R D budgets This role oversees both applications and synthesis teams driving research and development activities that deliver value to LANXESS businesses in the Asia-Pacific region Core responsibilities include supporting business growth through technical and customer support enabling intellectual property generation developing new applications for existing products and driving the creation of new products The position is responsible for strategic planning and execution of R D projects including budget management project prioritization and resource allocation to align with business priorities Key duties include contributing to R D portfolio management as a gatekeeper collaborating with Business Development to interpret the Voice of Customer and ensuring that projects address the APAC market s core needs The role deploys R D resources accordingly provides technical expertise to both customers and internal stakeholders and leads efforts in hiring mentoring and developing R D personnel Additionally the role champions a strong safety culture oversees laboratory safety meetings and ensures proper maintenance and operation of lab equipment This leadership position is instrumental in ensuring the R D Hub s strategic alignment operational excellence and sustainable innovation serving as a bridge between technical teams and business objectives in a global context Coordinate the R D activities of the two R D laboratories in India Thane Nagda Manage India R D budget including budget proposals and prioritization to meet budget Actively participate in FFR portfolio management through LIFT stage gate process Obtain manage enforce and communicate project prioritization status to ensure projects are executed in accordance with the businesses top needs Hire lead and develope R D personnel in the two Indian laboratories Ensure safe working environment for the R D teams Oversee equipment maintainance and procurement for the two Indian laboratories Experience and Skills Specific Education PhD degree in chemistry polymer science or material science Work Experience 10 years Special Skills Efficient laboratory bench work skills and ability to teach lead a team in their execution Written and oral communication skills in English at all levels and across functional boundaries Proficient in giving public presentations writing materials for publication and visiting customers Organizational and project management skills able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and activities without supervision Demonstrates strong leadership qualities able to make decisions Contract Type Regular If the chemistry is right we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports make beverages last longer add more color to leisure time and much more As a leading specialty chemicals group we develop and produce chemical intermediates additives specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics With more than 13 000 employees Be part of it What we offer you Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security health and wellbeing including retirement plans health programs life insurance and medical care Work-Life Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life With our global Xwork program we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate Training Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning Diversity For us talent matters we welcome everyone who commits to our values We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness Therefore we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential Join the LANXESS team