General Manager - R&D Operations - Pharmaceutical Research/Contract Research Industry

We are hiring GM - R&D Operations for one of our CRO client at Mumbai

Candidate Requirement:

1) Candidates having 12+ years relevant experience in R&D Operations in the Pharmaceutical Research Industry/Contract Research Organization only

2) Multi-national experience preferred

3) Position based out of Mumbai and reports to the Managing Director and will lead team of about 50 scientists

4) Ability to lead team is necessary, should have led large teams in past

5) Travel to US may be required

Education: Doctorate: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry required from a reputed institute is a must

Salary Budget: Between Rs. 50 - Rs. 75 Lakhs PA

Job Description:

Operations:

- Oversee end-to-end lab operations including scientists, purchase, human resources and finance.

- Utilize broad and innovative approaches to projects and exhibit collaboration with multiple functions, both internally and externally, for on-time and high-quality delivery of project goals.

- Function effectively as a Research Manager, Project Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert.

- Effectively collate all work including technical plans/quotations, agreements, timelines, procurement and experimental reports.

- Provide technical advice to senior management on advances / developments within the scientific community.

- Align adequate resources with team leads to ensure timely completion and high-quality delivery.

- Clearly communicate Management Strategy to R&D Team and progress on the same, vice versa.

- Maintain the productivity of personnel in line with the business plan.

- Plan infrastructure and project requirements early on to maintain timelines for client projects.

- Conduct structured reviews of project team and take corrective measures to ensure delivery.

Business Development:

- Act as the main contact with external clients.

- Manage strategic relationships across a diverse group of internal and external resources including scientists, administration, clients, research institutes and suppliers to facilitate smooth operations in R&D.

- Align deliverables of business and profitability growth to line up with business plan.

- Enable business funnel expansion through new clients and new projects from repeat clients.

- Interaction and negotiations with clients.

- Keep a track on the competitors and maintain critical knowledge about the developments happening in the organic synthetic chemistry, continuous or flow chemistry, and green manufacturing space.

Personnel Development:

- Develop and grow personnel within the organization and proactively engage in succession planning

- Manage organizational attrition (with special focus on Grooming and Retention of Talent Pool)

Compliance and Safety:

- Adhere to compliance requirements of the organization, the Team Member Handbook, trainings and safety practices

- Ensure labs and personnel are always maintaining chemical hygiene and safety by adequate trainings

- Maintain business hygiene and be process oriented

- Keep teams up to date on training required including onboarding new employees

Essentials:

- Deep knowledge of end-to-end state of art CRO lab operations

- Strong synthetic organic chemistry is must requirement, flow/green chemistry, technical transfer and scale up skills in pharmaceutical/API and biotech research/industry and abreast of new advances

- Ability to translate technical knowledge into tangible results for client projects

- Strong business and financial acumen to align results to overall business strategy and company financial goals

- The ability to develop strategy from in-depth analysis

- Proven success in driving results and delivering return on investment to the company

- Comprehensive functional skills and a result - driven approach

- Strong Team Leadership Skills