Job Description

:Manager R&D - Agricultural ApplicationsGodrej Chemicals Ltd.Ambernath, R&D CentreAbout Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC)GILAC is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.About Godrej ChemicalsGodrej Industries (Chemicals) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group. We are proud to have pioneered the manufacturing of Oleochemicals in India, back in 1963. Today, we are one of Indias leading Oleochemicals players and manufacture and market over 100 chemicals for use in more than 24 applications. We are expanding our reach globally and our products are exported to over 80 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. At our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Valia (Gujarat) and Ambernath (Maharashtra), we drive a relentless focus on productivity and energy efficiency. Over the last couple of years, we have been investing significantly in building our Research and Development capabilities to grow our value added products portfolio. We produce over 160,000 metric tonnes of chemical products annually, for use in home and personal care, rubber processing, polymer, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Safety is a non-negotiable core value for us. Quality, Environment, Health and Safety standards at our factories have global certification.Over the last decade, we have diversified aggressively on our product portfolio to include value added specialty products. We constantly look for new ways to collaborate and learn from partners across the globe. At the same time, we are also investing significantly in Research and Development to enhance our capabilities and grow our product portfolio. We recently set up a Research and Development Centre at Ambernath and a plant at Valia to develop our new range of products.About the role:The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the applications development for the new GIL ingredients in the areas of Agricultural Applications (including Spreaders, Stickers, Adjuvant systems etc) to generate higher revenues, increase margin or add new customers and to help organization to maintain its competitive edge.The job shall include mainly the evaluation of our portfolio with respect to the market products and develop the pipeline of blends and formulations and make them happen in the lab.Your Roles & Responsibilities

• The Person will interact with marketing team and also interact/network/visit different relevant R & D s (Agro formulation companies, Innovative Agri R & Ds and educational institutes ) to bring new product pipeline
• Bring new ideas and applications in the said categories through the interactions as suggested above and doing basic market search Online or otherwise.
• The Person will work on the development of these products either in lab or work with external relevant labs and make a product as per needed specs.
• The products development should be tried using Godrej ingredient and with sustainability as one important aspect besides the business potential.
• The Person will also help in getting the relevant characterizations, field trials and analysis done through external network of labs/expert as needed.
• In his role 60-70% of his time will be spent in interactions and generation of the product/formulations portfolio with its market potential and remaining time in actual Development and Evaluation
• Coordination with pilot plant and production people for smooth transfer of product technology into and out of company.
• Support production and QA/QC in case of troubleshooting and resolve customer complaints in the formulations and applications.

Position RequirementsQualification:Masters or Ph.D. in Agricultural science/Organic chemistry /Surfactant SciencesExperience:Min 10 - 15 yearsCritical Skills:

• Critical analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication and presentation skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Business acumen
• Customer focus
• Vision and strategic agility

Reporting StructureGM-R&DJob LocationAmbernathWho are we looking for?Education:M Pharm in Pharm Chemistry / Pharmaceutics, MSc Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry,M.Tech chemical engineering, Ph.D in Chemistry / PharmacyExperience:

• 3-7 years experience in the field of formulation development preferably in the field of Hair, Skin/House Hold Insecticides / Hygiene/Air Care will be preferable.

Skills:

• Looking for candidates who are passionate about science and technology
• Who are creative thinkers and problem solvers
• Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects
• An appetite for learning, open mind for innovation, questioning status quo, ability to think out of the box
• Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• An understanding on regulations governing cosmetics will be an added advantage
• Product development know how, Chemical and Physical Evaluation of Products, Knowledge of instrumental and non-instrumental evaluation of category would be an added advantage

Whats in it for you?Be an equal parentMaternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on returnPaternity support, including paid leaveNew mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelAdoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave optionsNo place for discrimination at GodrejGender-neutral anti-harassment policySame sex partner benefits at par with married spousesGender transition supportWe are selfish about your wellnessComprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up optionsUncapped sick leaveMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej WayStructured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievementsPerformance-based earning opportunitiesAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.

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