Position Description
Business Division: CSM AgChem
Department: Process Technology
Location: Udaipur
Position Title: Group Leader - Process Technology
Level: Senior
Management
Reporting To
:
Head Process Technology
Position Purpose
Group Leader Process R&D; is responsible for managing the overall development of Chemical project assigned in compliance with all economics, safety and environmental rules. This includes thorough literature survey, planning of RM, man power, resources and bench scale development. This would also include demo of developed chemical process to Scale-up & Basic Engineering team, support to Detailed Engineering team, KL, pilot plant and commercial plant teams for successful technology transfer.
Strategic Responsibilities
Ensure effective Literature Search aligned to customer requirements
Drive route selection and technical feasibility analyses as per leading practices
Drive alternate route selection to ensure maximum yield, minimum cost & waste
Drive knowledge and IP management including managing patent issues as per the established policies of the organization
Attend seminars and lectures as appropriate
Maintain awareness of industry and technology trends to ensure that PI is current in development efforts to supply new and innovative offerings
Making significant contribution by way of developing given chemistries and new patents
Set benchmarks for quick TAT and innovation
Operational Responsibilities
Drive process development & optimization to offer an enhanced value proposition in terms of more yield, less waste, less cost, higher quality to customers
Support & assist in driving custom innovation to the synthesis route received from the customer




Support the development of guidelines for lab synthesis and bench scale studies for scale up
Drive effective program management and support implementation of new systems & processes to enhance equipment & resource efficiency
Support Technology Transfer team during scale-up & commercialization
Ensure desired quality and productivity of current molecules as per business plan.
Drive day-to-day operational activities including but not limited to the following:
Bench scale experiments as per planning.
Identification of critical parameters
Co-ordination with QC for analytical support / development
Prepare sample as per required quality
Optimization of process w.r.t. identified critical parameters
Impurities characterization and synthesis
Understanding the parameters responsible for impurities
To guide subordinate for Execution of experiments
Process validation by reproducing min. three consecutive batches.
Prepare process write –up/ TOP / SOP
Data entry in SAP
Experimental observations and data compilation
Maintain ISO documentation
Preparation of daily report / BFD of process / Man-hours utilization
Demo batches to PD
To check quality plan/ Plant SOP
Use test of RM's
Data compilation and time to time update of KL/ PP plant trials
Financial Responsibilities
People Responsibilities




Drive initiatives for training need identification and building requisite skills & competencies through systematic training & professional development initiatives for the team
Highlight workforce capacity gaps and need for recruitment in alignment with Corporate HR policies
Ensure utilization of all available sources for skill up-gradation
Actively participate in problem solving sessions/ training programs and drive coordination and communication within the team
Recognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the team
Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI's values, vision & mission and exemplifying effective leadership, initiative and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectives
Drive collaboration and cross-functional networking for the entire team
Education Qualification
Doctorate/Ph.d in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry from a reputed University
Work Experience
***** years of business R&D; experience
Industry to be Hired from
Agro-API-Fine-Chemicals
Functional Competencies
Research Project Management
Knowledge of Crop Protection Industry
Analytical Data Analysis and Reporting
scientific-knowledge
research - methodology
Interaction Complexity and Team Work
Interaction
Frequency
Purpose of Interaction
Internal:
Head Process Technology
As required
Review the progress of each of the projects
External:
Customers, External Agencies
As required
(through Business Development)
Understand the specific requirements of customers, Gain market insights on recent R&D; trends

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