Team Leader - Discovery Chemistry

Position Purpose The role holder shall lead a team of research scientists and perform research activities as designing and conducting scientific experiments, analyzing and interpreting results leading to significant value to the business of PI. The role holder shall also lead Research Projects and functionally guide a Project Team of scientists to carry out design and synthesis of defined target molecules in accordance with the project timelines and objectives and with allocated resources. The role holder shall also support Group Leader in the general operations within the Chemistry function. Key Responsibilities: Strategic

• Efficient contribution to the overall success of R&D Chemistry by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Sr. Director of Chemistry & Director of Discovery Chemistry.
• Ensuring the security of intellectual property for R&D (patent applications, ensuring freedom-to-operate).
• Remain at the cutting edge of knowledge required for the new a.i. in crop protection through constant updating of personal knowledge and skill-sets using various means.
• As part of a Group, support the Group Leader with special focus on target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow and functional feedback for team members.

• Work with the team to achieve and exceed targets within the frame given by the Group Leader and Director of Discovery Chemistry
• Support Group Leader and Director of Discovery Chemistry in achieving overall department objectives.
• Keep self and Team updated on the state of the art in synthetic chemistry development and techniques with specific focus on agrochemistry, and foster innovation.
• Continuous documentation and reporting of all research results obtained within the area of responsibility.
• Carrying out literature search by use of all available tools (Reaxys/Scifinder/Patents etc.), support the line manager (Group Leader) in his work, e. g. contribute actively to designing of new potent molecules, design/identify synthetic routes for the same.
• Carrying out synthetic experiments safely and efficiently, while capturing all relevant details of the experimental procedure and related data effectively.
• Updating the Group Leader on the progress/issues of the project and any relevant kind of lab activities within the team on a regular basis.
• Collection of data (Chemistry and Biology) for SAR analysis and giving broad support to Research Project Leaders and Research Project Team members regardless of hierarchy.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with other teams and support groups such as analytical chemistry/biology to maximize cooperation and consequent benefit to delivery on objectives.
• Constructive and active participations in all technical and functional meetings of the group.
• Responsible for the Team safety, documentation and reports.

• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI and act as a committed ambassador of PI Brand.
• Ensure smooth working of the team by maintaining high level of morale and working ethics.
• Participate in selection of high caliber team members.
• Support the Group Leader to set goals and review performance of team members.
• Train and mentor team members.

• MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute from India or International with excellent academic credentials
• Post-doctoral research experience from International university is preferred.

• Good experimentalist with experience in industry for 8 – 12 years
• Experience in leading teams in Chemistry synthesis and research projects