About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.
We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.
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Scimplify Overview
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Group Lead – Agro
to lead our Hyderabad R&D team. This role is responsible for
driving the strategic direction of agrochemical R&D projects
, managing a group of chemists, and ensuring successful development of products from lab to pilot scale.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee
synthesis, process development, and formulation projects
for agrochemical products.
Mentor, train, and manage a team of Junior and Senior chemists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Drive
technology transfer
and
scale-up
from lab to pilot plant and support manufacturing integration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, analytical, regulatory, and quality for successful product delivery.
Define and execute
R&D strategies and roadmaps
, aligned with business objectives and market needs.
Ensure compliance with GLP, EHS, GMP, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Identify new opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and process improvements.
Represent R&D in management meetings and provide regular project updates.
Key Skills & Competencies
Qualification
: M.Sc. / Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry)
Strong technical expertise in
organic chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and formulations
.
Proven experience in
leading and managing R&D teams
(10+ members preferable).
Expertise in
process development, scale-up, and analytical techniques
(NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS).
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to drive multiple projects in parallel and deliver results within timelines.
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a
high-impact R&D team
in agrochemicals.
Exposure to
end-to-end product lifecycle
from lab to pilot to market.
Strategic and collaborative environment, working with top industry experts.
Career growth and leadership development within the organization.
Interested candidate can share resume at neha.s@scimplify.com
