Lead
- Process Technologies

Location:
India Industry: Pharmaceutical / CDMO Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Experience:
15-20 Years

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head our Process Technologies Group, encompassing Process Safety, Flow Chemistry, Particle Science & Engineering, and Technology Transfer functions. The role will be responsible for driving innovation, process scalability, operational excellence, and secure technology transfer from R&D; to commercial manufacturing while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Define and implement the long-term strategy for the Process Technologies Group aligned with business objectives.
• Drive innovation in process development, process safety, flow chemistry, particle engineering, and scale-up technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into development platforms.
• Collaborate with R&D;, Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, and EHS teams to develop technology roadmaps and business growth initiatives. Operational Excellence
• Lead Process Safety, Flow Chemistry, Particle Engineering, and Technology Transfer functions.
• Oversee laboratory operations, pilot plant activities, scale-up studies, and commercial process transfers.
• Ensure robust planning, execution, documentation, and review of development and scale-up activities.
• Drive process hazard evaluations, thermal screening, reactive hazard assessments, and dust explosion studies.
• Lead continuous process development initiatives through flow chemistry platforms.
• Guide particle engineering activities including crystallization, milling, solid-form optimization, and manufacturability assessments.
• Manage end-to-end technology transfer from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial production.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP, GMP, EHS, and quality requirements.
• Review technical reports,



risk assessments, transfer documents, and development packages.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Financial & Resource Management
• Manage annual departmental budgets and resource planning.
• Evaluate investments in technologies, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Drive operational efficiencies and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support business cases for capital expenditure and technology investments. People Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Set performance objectives and support career development initiatives. Required Qualifications Education
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. Experience
• 15+ years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, process safety, and technology transfer.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Proven experience in laboratory and pilot plant operations.
• Experience in Pharma, Specialty Chemicals, CRO, or CDMO environments preferred. Technical Competencies
• Deep expertise in process safety evaluation, hazard assessment, and thermal screening.
• Strong understanding of process development, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Knowledge of flow chemistry, particle engineering, crystallization, and process intensification.
• Experience with technology transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical projects. Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Change Leadership & Innovation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Development & Coaching
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Agility & Resilience
• Collaboration & Trust Building

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