General Manager

As the Research & Innovation Head within our Research and Development department, you will spearhead research and innovation and responsible for developing and executing various existing and new applied research projects in the business RESL is interested. You will be responsible from the proof of concept till setting up commercial plant at scale. You will be responsible to develop suitable and competent team and report to Head R&D. We are looking for a candidate with extensive knowledge in chemical research with special reference to scale up commercial plants having experience in mechanical or process engineering with expertise in process research and design engineering. Ideally, we are looking for a person having background in one or more of the following areas: solar PV recycling, biomass or waste recycling, reuse, recovery of waste like sewage, resource recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Leadership:

• Lead a team of accomplished researchers and engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Develop and execute research strategies that align with our organizational objectives and industry trends.
• Ensure research activities adhere to stringent quality standards, safety protocols, and ethical guidelines.

Chemical Research and Process Engineering:

• Apply your proficiency in chemical research and process engineering to drive current & new innovation projects.
• Assess and optimize chemical processes for energy generation, resource utilization, and waste reduction.

Process Research and Design Engineering:

• Spearhead process research endeavours, focusing on the creation and enhancement of sustainable processes, Scale up and commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to translate research findings into efficient, practical, and scalable solutions.

Project Management:

• Oversee existing & new R&D projects from inception to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and performance targets.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate research outcomes into practical applications.

Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property:

• Identify opportunities for technology transfer, patent acquisition, publishing research papers and strategic partnerships to maximize the commercialization of innovations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering).
• A proven track record of leadership in research and development roles, with substantial research experience.
• Profound expertise in chemical research, process engineering, and design engineering, scale up and setting up commercial plants (commercialization).
• 15 to 20 Years’ experience in chemical and process research, scale up, setting up pilot & commercial plants (commercialization). Preference will be given to those who has experience in waste management, reuse, recycle and recovery of resource & energy, circular economy, biomass, sewage sludge, solar PV recycling.
• Exceptional project management abilities, including the capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• A deep-seated commitment to commercialization of Research Innovation