Responsibilities

- Define and execute the R&D; strategy to deliver innovative, customer-focused resin technologies aligned withbusiness objectives.

- Lead the end-to-end development and commercialization of new products, from opportunity identificationthrough market launch.

- Partner with customers and commercial teams to translate market needs into impactful innovation projectsand technical solutions.

- Provide technical leadership in resin synthesis, analytical sciences, formulation development, and technologytransfer to manufacturing.

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D; organization while fostering a culture of collaboration,innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Manage the R&D; project portfolio, ensuring effective prioritization, resource optimization, and timely deliveryof strategic initiatives.

- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive cross-functional execution, operational excellence,regulatory compliance, and sustainable business growth.

- Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies to strengthen the companys innovationpipeline and competitive position.

Required skills and experience

- 10 years and above of progressive experience in Research & Development within the coatings, resins,polymers, specialty chemicals, adhesives, or related chemical manufacturing industries including significant experience in technical leadership.

- Demonstrated success leading R&D; organizations driving innovation strategies, and delivering newproducts from concept through commercialization.





- Strong technical expertise inpolymer chemistry, resin synthesis, analytical sciences, formulationdevelopment, and technology transferwithin an industrial manufacturing environment.

- Proven ability to translate customer and market opportunities into strategic innovation projects by partnering closely with commercial teams and customers.

- Extensive experience managing complex R&D; project portfolios, including prioritization, resource planning,budgeting, risk management, and execution.

- Strong leadership capability with a successful track record of building, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.

- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across Commercial,Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Global R&D; functions.

- Solid commercial acumen with the ability to balance innovation, customer needs, operational feasibility, andbusiness objectives.

- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, presentation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

- Experience working within a multinational and matrix organization with regional or global stakeholderexposure is highly desirable.

Preferred candidate profile

- PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.

- Advanced technical expertise in resin synthesis, polymer chemistry, coatings technology, or specialtychemicals.

📌 Head Research and Development (Mumbai)
🏢 Allnex Resins India
📍 Mumbai