Job Description

Job Title - Sr. Lab Manager - Evonik Organic Chemistry Research Lab (EVOCRL) Mumbai, India
Business Line - Research Development &Innovation (RD&I)
Reporting to - Head of RD&I India
Entity & Work Location - Evonik India, Mumbai
Purpose of the Position :• Represent as Head of EVOCRL lab in India region and lead a team of 4 members as a start (PhD's, MSc's) to develop new product in line with the business requirements
• Ensure development of the required infrastructure, competencies & capability at the center to deliver project within the desired quality, quantity and timelines.
• Close alignment with the Global & Regional Business Heads for understanding of unmet needs, evaluating business opportunities and proposing projects. Drive the projects to develop new product / technology solutions based on organic chemistry platform.
• Provide technical support to the team and suggest creative solutions through understanding of new and emerging technologies inside and outside Evonik
• Collaborate with various functions such as Business Heads, Application Team, IP & Patent, Procurement, Production related to new product development as per the Innovation Process.
• Ensure focus on sustainability both related to chemistries & operations, in alignment with Evonik's target
• Establish network within the RD&I team located in different regions for technical exchange, co-development and to foster innovation culture
• Setting up of the organic chemistry synthesis lab and build up the team (incl. hiring of right candidate).


Key Responsibilities• Lead and supervise a team of up to 4 team members (PhD's/MSc's) in an organic synthesis lab.
• Develop complex organic-chemical syntheses and production processes for new products for various applications (such as ingredient for personal care, coating additives, polymer additives, and others); lead transfer activities to pilot plant and production.
• Achieve efficient management and alignment with key stakeholders such as Business Line Heads, Technical heads through regular technical meetings and effective communication
• Manage the innovation process as per Evonik Accolade process
• Responsible for the safety in the lab including proper documentation status, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Lead and implement projects to develop and produce new products on time and within budget.
• Collaborate efficiently with internal and external customers and service provider.
• Communicate with Global team on regular basis to make sure an excellent alignment of regional and global activities can be obtained.
• Ensure that the technical know how of team is constantly developed.
• Ensure proper utilization of resource through efficient prioritization of projects and work loads.
• Establish innovative processes and technologies within the framework of strategic projects.
• Ensure Compliance of self and the team.
• Create an encouraging and motivating work culture for the team members.
• Ensure career path for the team member is discussed and developed constantly.


Requirements• PhD in Organic Chemistry (oleochemistry is preferred) with 10+ years of industrial experience in leading R&D synthesis team (experience in specialty chemicals is preferred)
• Broad scientific knowledge in the field of organic/oleochemical chemistry, understanding of structure function relationship with respect to different applications, including home & personal care, pharmaceutical, coating & paint, polymer, surfactant, lubricant & others.
• Candidates having experience in synthesizing various surface active molecules, active ingredients will be preferred. Subject matter expert in few topics is desirable.
• Complete understanding of end-to-end process related to new product development is essential: Scouting, feasibility, prototyping, scale up, tech transfer and production activities.
• Well versed with safety lab practices, EHS, process risk analysis and developing mitigation plan.
• Experience in Stakeholder Management, Project Management and Cost Management (Candidate experienced in handling Global R&D project will be preferred).
• High level of technical communication & planning skills is needed.
• People Management Capabilities: experience in leading and mentoring team, developing career path, creditable work culture, embracing diversity and inclusivity, collaborating easily cross-geographic teams.
• Building trust, reliability and capacity to perform well under pressure - also in times of heavy work load.


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