Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Chemical Development Lead

POSITION PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior 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 work within an international, cross-functional project team and play a crucial role in advancing Bayer's portfolio of crop protection solutions.

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:

• Global Crop Protection Innovation Team
• Project Chemistry Analytical Team
• Process Research Team, Monheim
• Pilot Plant Team
• Global AIM Production Network Teams
• AIM Analytical teams

External

• Collaborate with University professors, and contract research organizations to develop
• the process using the best technologies available
• Coordinate with vendors and Engineers for instrument Purchase/installation and
• maintenance activities
• Tolling partners
• External Statutory auditors
• Provide technical support to RRA, Excise department and foreign trade departments

WHO YOU ARE:

• MSc/Ph.D./PostDoc in Organic Chemistry, Natural Product Synthesis, or a comparable scientific discipline from a reputed Indian or international institute.
• 20+ years of experience in Chemical Process Development, Technology Piloting, and improving chemical manufacturing processes.

• Strong expertise in modern synthetic methodologies and a solid understanding of organic reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with Process Analytical Technologies (PAT), DSC, ARC, and Calorimetry for process understanding and control will be an added advantage.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and develop team members.
• High level of assertiveness with a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to multitask and manage complex projects within an interdisciplinary, international team.
• Capable of challenging assumptions and fostering innovation to drive results.
• Self-driven with a passion for continuous learning and development.
• Experience in mentoring and training Process Chemists.

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

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YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: India : Gujarat : Vapi
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 862781
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