Research Scientist

**Position Description**: **Business Division**: CreAgro **Department**: Knowledge Management **Location**: Udaipur **Position Title**: Research Scientist - Knowledge Management **Level**: E2 - E4 **Reporting to (Title)**: Line reporting - Group Leader - Knowledge Management Functional - Team Leader - Knowledge Management **Position Purpose**: - Contribute to the formulation, combination, mixture, discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agro chemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI - Member of a KM team (Master degree/PhD) to carry out literature/patent search, FTO analysis and other KM services in accordance with the project timelines and objectives - Plan and propose to Team Leader - KM all input and other requirements for approval and procurement to ensure efficient conduct of project activities - Ensure a high level of team performance through motivation and knowledge sharing - Contribute to generating IP and ensuring protection of the sam **Strategic Responsibilities**: - Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries Ltd. - Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI by driving innovation and supporting team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director and Head of Knowledge Management - Fulfilling requirements and achieving goals set by the Team Leader and Group Leader - KM - Promoting knowledge sharing through the organization, strengthening links between KM and other teams - Continuously build knowledge on the area of agro-chemistry and KM specific expertise, through active learning, education, advanced trainings and seminars - Working as a team member contribute to the team objective with special focus on achieving and exceeding the set target, development of individual & team strengths, building of knowhow, feedback **Operational Responsibilities**: - Work within the team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Team Leader and Group Leader - KM - Support the Team Leader - KM in achieving overall team and department objectives - Keep self and team updated on the state of the art in IP management and KM specific tools - Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility and the planned projects - Develop and foster positive relationships with team members and support group to maximize cooperation and consequent benefit to objective delivery **Financial Responsibilities**: - Contribute to budget proposals - Contributes to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility **People Responsibilities**: - Ensure smooth working by maintaining high level of morale and working ethics - Ensure team harmony through collaboration and active participation in all team discussion **Additional responsibilities**: - Act as a committed ambassador of PI brand - Responsible for individual safety and housekeeping of the work area - Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for knowledge management in the area of crop protection, process research, formulations, combinations etc. through constant updating of personal knowledge and own skill-sets Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments in PI CreAgro **Education Qualification**: - MPharm (Pharmaceutics) / M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)/ PhD from a reputed University / Institute from India or abroad with excellent academic credentials - Knowledge of formulations - Knowledge of IPR, specifically patents **Work Experience**: - Post academic industrial research experience of >2 years in life sciences (e.g. pharma and/or crop protection) is desirable/appreciated **or**: - Post academic industrial research experience of >2 years in IPR in similar field is desirable/appreciated - Experience in working in multi-centre, multi-national environment - Successful track record - Experimental skills and expert knowledge concerning formulations, analysis and characterisation of related areas appreciated - Expert knowledge of IP tools and literature research, patent analysis and interpretation (FTO, infringement, claims, prior art and patentability) appreciated **Industry to be Hired from**: Agro/ Pharmaceutical /Fine Chemical industries **Functional Competencies**: - Good understanding of IP - Good knowledge of KM concepts - Practical experience concerning patent analysis - Excellent knowledge of KM Tools **Interaction Complexity and Team Work**: **Interaction** **Frequency** **Purpose of Interaction** **Internal**: CreAgro Knowledge Management Leadership, Chemistry & Biology Group Leaders, FC BD, IT, Finance, HR Employees, SCM. As and when required Implementation of KM programs, training for employees. **External**: Local Libraries, External Agencies and Knowledge Partners, Technology vendors, Consultants, Trainers, Auditors As and when required Implementation of KM Technology framework, data audits, enhancing knowled