Job Title: Green Chelates Head

Location: Pune, India
Department: R&D
Reports To: Global R&D Director

About Us:
We are a leader in sustainable chemical solutions, and are looking for a dynamic individual to lead its global efforts in developing biodegradable and eco-friendly chelating agents such as MGDA and GLDA.

Role Summary:
As the Green Chelates Head, you will lead the development of high-performance, sustainable chelates while ensuring compliance with global regulations and alignment with market trends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Innovation:

   • Drive R&D initiatives to create biodegradable chelating agents for detergents, water treatment, and agriculture.

   • Foster a culture of innovation in sustainable chemistry.

2. Product Development:

   • Optimize the synthesis of MGDA and GLDA for cost-effectiveness and scalability.

   • Develop next-generation variants with improved biodegradability and performance.

3. Regulatory and Sustainability Focus:

   • Ensure products meet global environmental and regulatory standards.

   • Lead sustainability initiatives to minimize the ecological footprint of chelating agents.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

   • Partner with manufacturing, product management, and external stakeholders to transition R&D projects to market.

   • Engage with academic institutions and suppliers to stay ahead of industry trends.

5. Commercialization:

   • Oversee technology transfer from R&D to production.

   • Provide technical insights to marketing and sales teams for effective product positioning.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD/MSc in Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

• Experience: 12+ years in chelate development or related fields.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in green chelates like MGDA, and GLDA.

  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of new chelate products launched.

• Regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction metrics.

• Reduction in production costs and ecological footprint.