Are you an experienced scientific leader looking to drive innovation in the nutraceutical sector? A prominent organization in the life sciences industry is currently seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of R&D to lead its operations in Hyderabad. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of product development and lead a sophisticated research team in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What We Offer- A prestigious leadership role with a significant impact on global product development.
- Collaborative work environment within a state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad, TG.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with your extensive experience {{}}.
- Opportunity to lead high-level research initiatives and cross-functional teams.
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Position: Head - Research & Development (R&D)
Industry: Nutraceuticals
Location: Telangana
About the Role
We are looking for an accomplished Head - R&D to establish and lead the R&D facility for our nutraceutical manufacturing business, with a focus on herbal extracts and dietary supplement ingredients. The incumbent will be responsible for setting up the laboratory infrastructure, developing research capabilities, establishing analytical and product development processes, and building a high-performing R&D team to support innovation, product quality, process optimization, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* R&D Facility Setup: Lead end-to-end establishment of the R&D laboratory, including infrastructure planning, equipment selection, laboratory layout, utilities, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
* Product & Process Development: Drive development and optimization of herbal extracts, phytochemicals, standardized botanical ingredients, and nutraceutical ingredients.
* Extraction Technology: Develop and optimize extraction, purification, concentration, drying, and standardization processes, with emphasis on yield, quality, reproducibility, and cost efficiency.
* Analytical Development: Establish analytical methods and specifications for identity, assay, purity, marker compounds, residual solvents, contaminants, and other relevant quality parameters.
* Scale-up & Technology Transfer: Translate laboratory processes into pilot-scale and commercial manufacturing, working closely with Production, QA, QC, and Engineering teams.
* Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Establish appropriate laboratory SOPs, documentation, data integrity, safety practices, and compliance with applicable GMP and regulatory requirements.
* Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead scientists, research chemists, and analytical professionals; establish research priorities, project timelines, and performance metrics.
* Innovation & Business Support: Identify new product opportunities, improve existing processes, support customer-specific development projects, and drive cost optimization and intellectual property initiatives where applicable.
Candidate Profile
* Qualification: M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a relevant discipline.
* Experience: 12-18 years of relevant experience, including leadership exposure in R&D, herbal extracts, nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, botanical ingredients, or related pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Essential Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience in setting up or significantly expanding an R&D laboratory, developing herbal extraction processes, analytical method development, process optimization, and technology transfer.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of botanical extraction and standardization, HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Visible spectroscopy, AAS, and other relevant analytical techniques; exposure to LC-MS or other advanced analytical platforms is desirable.
* Leadership Competencies: Strategic thinking, project management, cross-functional collaboration, scientific problem-solving, team building, and the ability to deliver R&D projects within defined timelines and budgets.
To Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your scientific leadership career, we invite you to submit your application. Please forward your resume and a cover letter detailing your specific experience in API and Nutraceutical R&D to {{}}.