PR/110846 | Lead Chemist

Lead Chemist

Position: Lead Chemist
Experience: 8-15 Years (with M.Sc.,) 5-8 years (Phd)
Location: Bangalore
Department: R&D / Process Development / Manufacturing

Language Known: English, Hindi

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Chemist to lead research, process development, scale-up activities, and technical support for specialty chemicals and chemical intermediates. The candidate will be responsible for managing laboratory operations, leading a team of chemists, developing robust synthetic processes, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and ensuring timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development projects for specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, and chemical intermediates.

• Design and optimize synthetic routes for target molecules.

• Develop cost-effective and scalable manufacturing processes.

• Execute laboratory experiments and oversee process scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial production.

• Evaluate reaction pathways, yields, impurities, and process efficiencies.

• Lead technology transfer activities from R&D to production.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing, procurement, quality, and business teams.

• Troubleshoot plant and process-related issues.

• Develop and validate analytical methods in collaboration with QC/QA teams.

• Prepare technical reports, batch records, SOPs, and process documentation.

• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

• Mentor and develop junior chemists and research associates.

Required Skills

• Organic synthesis and reaction chemistry

• Process development and optimization

• Scale-up and technology transfer

• Impurity profiling and troubleshooting

• Literature search and route scouting

• Cost reduction and process efficiency improvement

• Analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, LCMS, NMR interpretation)

• Project management and team leadership

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• M.Sc. Chemistry / Organic Chemistry (Mandatory)

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Preferred)

Preferred Industry Experience

• Specialty Chemicals

• Fine Chemicals

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates

• API Manufacturing

• Agrochemicals

• Performance Chemicals

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of chemists and analysts.

• Review experimental data and technical reports.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Business Development.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Specialty Chemicals

• Fine Chemicals

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates

• API Manufacturing

• Agrochemicals

• Performance Chemicals

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of chemists and analysts.

• Review experimental data and technical reports.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Business Development.