Job Description – Head – R&D;

Position: Head – Research & Development (R&D;)

Experience: 12+ Years

Industry: Petrochemicals / Chemicals / Polymers / Resins

Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc. – Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field

Location: Dahej, Gujarat

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced R&D; Head to lead the R&D; strategy, technology roadmap, product development and innovation initiatives for our petrochemical/polymer business. The ideal candidate should have strong industry knowledge and experience in Petrochemicals/ Chemicals/ Polymers/ Resins/ EPS/ Polystyrene or related industries.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the overall R&D; strategy and technology roadmap for the business.
- Drive development of new products, formulations, polymers/resins, processes and applications.
- Establish and strengthen R&D; laboratories, research processes, technical standards and development protocols.
- Lead product development from laboratory research → pilot trials → scale-up → commercial manufacturing.
- Drive process improvement, yield enhancement, quality improvement, cost optimization and sustainable product/process development.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex product and process issues at plant level.
- Collaborate closely with Plant, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales and Business Development teams for product commercialization.
- Build technical collaborations with international technology partners, research institutions, universities,



laboratories, suppliers and industry experts.
- Coordinate technical discussions and joint development programs with stakeholders across Europe, Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
- Evaluate global technologies, emerging materials, manufacturing processes and international R&D; developments.
- Explore and implement AI, data analytics, modelling and digital tools for research analysis, formulation/process optimization, predictive modelling and knowledge management.
- Develop and manage the R&D; team, including scientists, chemical engineers and technical professionals.
- Establish R&D; priorities, project milestones, budgets and measurable deliverables.
- Support IP, patents, technical documentation and technology transfer initiatives, wherever applicable.
- Represent the organization in technical conferences, industry forums and domestic/international collaborations.

Candidate Profile

- 12+ years of relevant R&D; / Product Development / Technical experience.
- Strong experience in Petrochemicals / Chemicals / Polymers / Resins; experience in EPS / Polystyrene / Styrenics will be an advantage.
- Proven experience in new product development and commercialization.
- Experience in leading R&D; teams and cross-functional technical projects.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exposure to international technology collaborations and global R&D; trends will be preferred.
- Robust leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

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