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 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.
Join us in building the next-generation innovation engine for global chemistry solutions.
Job Description:
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on leader to head our R&D division in the specialty chemicals space. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise along with proven leadership experience in developing and managing complex research programs across pharmaceuticals, APIs, and specialty chemical domains.
This role will be responsible for setting the direction of R&D activities, overseeing project execution, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. The VP – R&D will lead a multidisciplinary team of 30+ researchers including PhDs, Master's graduates, and early-career scientists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the R&D function for Specialty Chemicals, including technology development, innovation strategy, and program management.
- Oversee a team of 30+ scientists, providing direction on day-to-day operations and long-term research goals.
- Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle for new products, from ideation to commercialization.
- Develop and execute strategic research roadmaps aligned with business goals and market needs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Regulatory, BD) to ensure seamless product development.
- Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and operational excellence.
- Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and translating them into R&D priorities.
- Stay ahead of global technology and regulatory trends to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.
Candidate Profile:
- PhD/Master’s in Organic Chemistry.
- 15+ years of R&D experience in specialty chemicals, APIs, or pharmaceutical development.
- Proven leadership of large scientific teams and complex R&D programs.
- Strong understanding of technology transfer, scale-up processes, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to link R&D strategy to business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong customer orientation and ability to represent R&D in external partnerships.
- Exposure to IP strategy, licensing, or open innovation models.
- Experience in working with global clients and/or CDMO/CRAMS industry is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of science-driven innovation that makes global impact
- Lead the development of high-value molecules across diverse sectors
- Collaborate with top minds in academia and industry
- Attractive compensation, equity options, and growth opportunities
If you are a startup enthusiast and like working with fast paced and high growth teams, join the team at Scimplify. To explore synergies email your coordinates/ resume on neha.s@scimplify.com
