Group Lead-Agro (R&D)
Scimplify
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
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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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 [email protected]