General Manager - Product Development of Construction Chemical

Role & responsibilities

The General Manager of Product Development for construction chemicals is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from initial conception and R&D through to commercialization and market launch. The role demands a blend of technical chemical expertise, strategic business acumen, and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

The General Manager's responsibilities include strategic planning, R&D leadership, cross-functional coordination, and quality assurance.

1. Strategic Planning and Market Analysis

Develop product development strategies aligned with overall company goals and market demands.

Conduct thorough market and competitor analysis to identify new trends, technological advancements, and potential product opportunities.

Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of new product ideas and secure intellectual property where applicable (patents, trade secrets).

2. Research & Development (R&D) Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of scientists, chemists, and R&D professionals in formulating, testing, and optimizing construction chemical products (e.g., adhesives, sealants, coatings, concrete additives, waterproofing materials).

Oversee the development of new formulations and the improvement/cost-optimization of existing products.

Ensure all R&D activities and processes adhere to industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASTM, ISO, GMP, GLP).

3. Project and Operations Management

Manage the product lifecycle, ensuring new products are delivered on-time, within budget, and to specification.

Coordinate activities with lab technicians, planning raw material acquisition with the purchase department, and facilitating scale-up from lab to commercial production with the manufacturing teams.

4. Quality Control and Technical Support

Implement and audit quality systems, ensuring products consistently meet high standards.

Prepare and maintain essential product documentation, including Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and process sheets.

Act as a technical bridge, providing expert support to sales, marketing, and customers, including handling complex complaints and providing solutions.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand customer technical requirements and ensure new products gain market acceptance.

Collaborate with production and plant operations to ensure seamless commercialization and implementation of new production processes.

6. Water Proof Compound

7. Crack Filler, Concrete Admixture, Ready Made Plaster, Curing Compound, Water Solution and Shuttering Oil etc.

8. Take Performance test of Product.

9. Compliance of NABL Lab

10. Seeing Laboratory Process and Testing of Product.

Preferred candidate profile