Project Manager - R&D
Scimplify
Operations
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
About Us
We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and doorstep delivery of innovative chemicals. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, personal care, and home care industries.
Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development.
We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have offices in India, USA, Japan, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India currently.
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Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager with a Chemistry background to support our R&D operations. The candidate will act as a bridge between the R&D team and the respective business units, ensuring smooth communication, timely project updates, and efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact between R&D and business teams for project-related updates.
- Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all tasks are on schedule.
- Gather status updates on ongoing research activities and escalate delays when needed.
- Coordinate material requirements—identify what is needed, check availability, and follow up for procurement.
- Maintain project documentation, data sheets, reports, and trackers in Excel.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals.
- Visit the Pan India R&D site periodically to review progress and collect updates.
- Support R&D managers in planning, resource allocation, and execution of project activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and safety standards in handling chemicals and lab-related activities.
Requirement & qualification
- B.Sc or M.Sc in Chemistry (mandatory).
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an R&D or chemical industry environment (preferred).
- Strong understanding of chemicals, laboratory workflows, and R&D processes.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (reports, tracking sheets, data management)
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to travel as and when required.
To explore synergies email your coordinates/ resume on neha.s@scimplify.com