Chemical Development Lead

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Chemical Development Lead

POSITION PURPOSE :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chemical Development Lead to join our Global Crop Protection Innovation Team (CPI) based out of Vapi, focusing on the process development of agrochemicals. The successful candidate will act as a technical project lead within an international, cross-functional project team and play a crucial role in developing process for Bayer's portfolio of crop protection solutions. The candidate will lead the team for transferring the developed technologies within Bayers internal manufacturing network or to a tolling partner

Role And Responsibilities

• Screen and Evaluate Chemical Literature and Patents :
• Analyze chemical literature and patents to ensure the development of competitive and innovative processes for crop protection agents.
• Invent and Develop Synthetic Routes :
• Led a team of process development chemists for developing safe, robust, and cost-effective synthetic routes for the manufacturing of crop protection agents.
• Optimize Chemical Processes :
• Develop and optimize chemical processes to produce both new and established agrochemicals, with a focus on cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Lead Multi-Step Experimental Studies :
• Plan, design, and execute complex experimental studies, utilizing risk assessments to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams :
• Work closely with analytical chemists, process engineers, the pilot plant team, and project managers within the Global Crop Protection Innovation organization to achieve project goals.
• Prepare Technical Documentation :
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, presentations, and technology dossiers for process documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Transfer Processes to Manufacturing Scale :
• Oversee the transfer of new processes to the pilot plant, ensuring a smooth handover to active ingredient (AI) manufacturing plants or tolling partners.
• Develop Self and Others :
• Foster continuous personal and team development through knowledge sharing, training, and mentorship.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS :

Internal

External

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YOUR APPLICATION

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Location : India : Gujarat : Vapi

Division : Crop Science

Reference Code : 854716

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Skills Required

Chemical Process Development, Synthetic Methodologies, Organic Reaction Mechanisms