Position Description

Business Division

PI R&D;

Department

Biology

Location:

Udaipur

Position Title

Group Leader – MOA

Level

M2-S1

Reporting To (Title)

Director – Biology

Position Purpose

The role holder shall report to the Director of Biology and shall lead a team of highly qualified research scientists in fungicide/ insecticide/ nematicide research in R&D;, direct and supervise multiple In-Vitro / In-Vivo testing projects in compound screening, Mode of action, Toxicology and Bioavailibility, thereby advancing small molecule lead optimization projects.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries.
• Effective contribution to the overall success of PI R&D; by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI R&D; management team.
• Fulfilling requirements from business (reflected in research targets), biology (reflected in biological efficacy profile).
• Support of Development functions within the frame of given expertise and resources,



for instance reflected in requirement for human and environmental safety and for regulatory affairs.
• Identifying proprietary research results and taking appropriate measures to maximize the value of intellectual property for PI R&D; (patent applications).
• Provides inputs to Director-Biology on the research road-map & annual strategic plan for Biology-Chemical Research.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide inputs for annual budgets and strategic research plans.
• Provide inputs on annual operational plans to meet the overall research goals for the department.
• Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility.
• Review work plans and work allocation for assigned research projects
• Provide direction on project deliverables, time lines and resources to be used for executing work.
• Define Interfaces: implement 1. Governance sheet for the selection process of field candidates,
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📌 Group Leader- Biology (Kolkata)
🏢 PI Industries
📍 Kolkata