Job Description:
- The incumbent will be responsible for innovation, research, and development of novel molecules and specialty chemicals for applications in mineral processing industries.
- This position will be responsible for the company's overall innovation and product development strategy, managing researchers and laboratories towards formulating, testing, and assistance in manufacturing and field deployment.
- The incumbent would be expected to be subject matter experts in the relevant fields, as well as managers who can successfully execute R&D projects.
Key role specific responsibilities:
- Responsible for the entire R&D function including establishing vision, products, product features, resources, budgets, projects, processes, innovation, and technology transfer.
- Responsible for creating global product portfolio of specialty chemical performance aids for mineral processing industries.
- Developing new product or feature through R&D and formal Design of Experiments in a lab environment.
- Creating product plans and NPD programs to support product and revenue growth.
- Performing implementation/qualification in manufacturing environments.
- Determining customer needs and KPIs by undertaking market research, benchmarking products with competition, identifying product gaps and generating new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Supervising detailed design of experiment, material selection, verification & validation, manufacturability & serviceability study while meeting the project schedule & performance requirements.
- Managing IP related inputs and documentation as required.
- Researching emerging technologies in academia and industries to develop innovation plans and technology roadmaps for the company.
- Collaboration with external partners for new product/technology development helpful in enhancing the company's product portfolio.
- Implementation of quality control measures in the entire R&D department.
- Preparation of progress, status and forecast reports on key aspects of function.
- Developing training and capability development of the department by identifying gap areas and alignment with the company's vision.
- Leading and motivating a team of high-quality scientists, researchers, engineers, and lab technicians
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