New Product Development and Product Re-engineering - Lead the developments
through NPD Stage gate process to ensure timely delivery of new products and
technologies. Responsible for generating new ideas for new products and existing
product range. Drive ideas for cost optimization through alternate materials,
technologies and process optimizations. Drive processes and initiatives for risk
mitigation during developments and manufacturing scale-up. Continuously build
knowledge base through participation in industry events, trade shows, exhibitions etc.
Preparing technical data package including training materials, TDS, MSDS, product
recommendation etc. Providing inputs for packaging materials and product labels in
accordance with product stability and chemical composition.
Cross functional stakeholder management - Closely work with cross functional
teams of purchase, manufacturing, product manager, technical services and quality
control for timely and successful scale-up and launches of products. Facilitate R&D
inputs for new manufacturing capability and procurement initiatives related to raw
materials. Partner with technical services team, ongoing basis, to understand market
needs, customer problems, areas of improvements and complaint management.
People Management - Lead and manage team of Engineers, chemists and MT for
delivering team`s KRA. Guide and train team, focus on their developments and ensure
respectful work environment.
Competencies & Skills:
Technical - Product development & product re-engineering, Scale-up and trouble
shooting, Outsourcing & vendor management, well versed with Analytical
methodologies for material analysis. Design of Experiments, performance testings and
validations.
Collaborative - Proactively reaches across stakeholders internally and externally to
develop extensive network of partnerships. Demonstrates ability to accomplish work
through othersInfluencing - Communicates with impact, strengthens relationships with internal and
external stakeholders. Demonstrates experience in driving change. Highlight areas of
improvement and partner with relevant stakeholders for process improvements.
Risk Management & Mitigation - Analytical and problem solving skills. Methodological
approach for managing risks. Product and process FMEA, control plans, de-risking
products and portfolios.
People Management - Coach, Mentor and train to handle complexities, manage risks,
develop team and address resulting people issues. Builds people capabilities
effectively. Hire, train, evaluate and guide personnel to ensure that goals are met in a
timely fashion.

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