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 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.We are VC backed - here is a read. Read to learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gd7brT8S 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 • Experience required : 10 + years • 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]