About Client - They are building next-generation biotechnology platforms powered by synthetic biology, precision fermentation, metabolic engineering, and advanced bioprocessing. We are developing scalable, sustainable, and commercially viable bio-based products for global markets. We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Director – Science and Technology to lead our R&D; and technology development efforts at our Bangalore Centre. This role will drive innovation across strain engineering, fermentation, downstream processing, analytical sciences, and technology scale-up while building a world-class scientific organization. The Director / VP – Technology will be responsible for defining and executing the company's technology roadmap from early-stage research through pilot and commercial readiness. The ideal candidate is a solid scientific leader with deep expertise in industrial biotechnology, precision fermentation, synthetic biology, and scale-up sciences. This leader will build and mentor multidisciplinary teams, establish robust R&D; systems,



and accelerate commercialization of differentiated biotech products. It will be responsible for all the internal and external R&D; requirements. Key Responsibilities Technology & R&D; Leadership Define and execute the company's long-term technology and innovation strategy. Lead platform development across: Strain engineering and; synthetic biology; Precision fermentation; Metabolic engineering; Bioprocess optimization; Downstream processing; Analytical method development; Regulatory and Patent & IP Drive translation of laboratory innovations into scalable commercial processes. Establish stage-gated R&aD; execution frameworks with measurable milestones. Scientific & Technical Excellence Oversee development of high-performing microbial/fungal/yeast production strains. Lead process development from bench scale to pilot scale and commercial readiness. Drive productivity improvement, yield optimization, and cost reduction in

📌 Director of Research and Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 TAAS Partners
📍 Bengaluru