Head - Research & Development - Mineral Processing Industry

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