Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in driving the company's business growth in the Life Sciences sector, focusing on Pharma, Biotech, Oligo Houses, and Pharma Intermediates. The role involves lead generation, building and managing client relationships, negotiating contracts, and expanding into new markets. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the CRO/CDMO industry and experience working with clients in the EU and US markets. Knowledge of nucleosides/carbohydrate chemistry will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities : Lead Generation : Identify, generate, and pursue new business opportunities within the Life Sciences (Pharma, Biotech, Oligo CDMOs, and Pharma Intermediates) sector. Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Contract Negotiation : Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions, ensuring favorable outcomes for both clients and the company while adhering to regulatory standards and company policies. Market Penetration : Lead initiatives to expand into new geographical markets, particularly in the EU and US regions, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering client relationships in these regions. Collaboration : Work closely with the senior leadership team and cross-functional departments (e.g., R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory) to ensure successful delivery of client projects and services. Industry Insights : Keep abreast of industry trends, market demands, and technological advancements in the Life Sciences and specialty chemicals sectors, particularly in the oligonucleotides space, to provide strategic business insights and maintain a competitive edge. Reporting and Forecasting : Prepare and present regular business development reports, sales forecasts, and market analysis to senior management. Required Qualifications and Experience : Education : MSc/PhD in Chemistry or an MBA with graduation in chemistry or related field Experience : 6 to 8 years of experience in business development in the Life Sciences industry (Pharma, Biotech, Oligo CDMOs, Pharma Intermediates), with a deep understanding of CRO/CDMO operations. Industry Expertise : Prior experience in the nucleoside space is highly desirable. Familiarity with both the EU and US markets will be an added advantage. Skills : Excellent negotiation and contract management skills. Strong relationship-building and client management abilities. Ability to understand complex scientific and technical processes and communicate them effectively to clients. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Show more Show less
Position Overview To ensure implementation of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures in the R&D and corporate setup. The role involves risk assessment, compliance, employee training, and continual monitoring of safety practices to provide a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct regular EHS inspections of R&D labs, office spaces, utilities, and common areas to identify hazards and unsafe practices. Advise departments on measures for mitigating risks and improving safety protocols in administrative and laboratory operations. Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements (Factories Act, GFR, OSHA, etc.) relevant to R&D and office environments. Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions in R&D and office areas. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. Implement and review EHS-related SOPs tailored to lab practices (handling of chemicals, waste disposal, use of fume hoods, etc.) and office ergonomics. Ensure that safety signage, emergency exits, fire alarms, eyewash stations, and other safety infrastructure are regularly inspected and functional. Design and deliver training programs for lab personnel and office staff on relevant topics: chemical safety, MSDS awareness, emergency response, first aid, ergonomics, fire safety, etc. Coordinate and conduct department-level safety committee meetings and escalate key observations and facilitate employee engagement to reinforce positive behaviors. Develop and execute emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, etc. Organize mock drills in collaboration with facility and security teams, and document learning. Monitor safety practices followed by housekeeping, lab maintenance, and support service vendors. Manage permits accordingly. Conduct safety briefings and ensure adherence to PPE and safety norms. Coordinate internal EHS audits and support external audits/certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, etc.). Track and close non-conformities with relevant stakeholders. Maintain all statutory records, training logs, safety checklists, inspection reports, and incident registers. Qualifications B.E./B.Sc in Chemistry/Environment/Diploma in Environment, Industrial Safety, or relevant field. Experience of 5-10 years preferably in a chemical industry/R&D setup Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) is required. Familiarity with EHS practices in R&D/laboratory environments.
The candidate is expected to have experience in either CDMO or Life Science industries with prior experience in Contract Research and manufacturing services/products in Pharma, Life Science, and/or Speciality Chemical industries. Responsibilities End-to-end responsibility from PO receipt, sample request to delivery. This includes both R&D and production-related orders Prioritise and monitor project deliverables and drive them based on business needs Coordinate and follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure investigation closure between batch executions for samples and deliveries to end customers Overall management of project trackers and communication with the customer Update customers, relevant stakeholders and team members on the project progress Completion of the project as per the scope triangle Qualifications 4 to 6 years of proven track record of managing multiple projects in CDMO/CRO/Lifesciences B.Sc/MSc. in Chemistry, or MBA in Operations, or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering Strong business acumen in project planning and management Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills Exposure to nucleosides, nucleotides, oligonucleosides, and specialty chemicals will be an added advantage Skills An innate ability to strategise and meticulously plan tasks with attention to detail Highly organised and disciplined. Should be easily approachable and pleasant to interact with
As an experienced professional in either CDMO or Life Science industries with a background in Contract Research and manufacturing services/products in Pharma, Life Science, and/or Speciality Chemical industries, you are expected to have the following responsibilities: - End-to-end responsibility from PO receipt, sample request to delivery, covering both R&D and production-related orders. - Prioritize and monitor project deliverables, driving them based on business needs. - Coordinate and follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure closure of investigations between batch executions for samples and deliveries to end customers. - Manage project trackers and communicate effectively with customers. - Update customers, relevant stakeholders, and team members on project progress. - Ensure completion of the project as per the scope triangle. To qualify for this role, you should meet the following criteria: - 4 to 6 years of proven track record in managing multiple projects in CDMO/CRO/Lifesciences. - Educational background in B.Sc/MSc. in Chemistry, or MBA in Operations, or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. - Strong business acumen in project planning and management. - Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills. - Exposure to nucleosides, nucleotides, oligonucleosides, and specialty chemicals would be advantageous. In addition to the qualifications, you should possess the following skills: - An innate ability to strategize and meticulously plan tasks with attention to detail. - Highly organized and disciplined. - Should be easily approachable and pleasant to interact with.,
The candidate is expected to have experience in either CDMO or Life Science industries with prior experience in Contract Research and manufacturing services/products in Pharma, Life Science, and/or Speciality Chemical industries. Responsibilities End-to-end responsibility from PO receipt, sample request to delivery. This includes both R&D and production-related orders Prioritise and monitor project deliverables and drive them based on business needs Coordinate and follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure investigation closure between batch executions for samples and deliveries to end customers Overall management of project trackers and communication with the customer Update customers, relevant stakeholders and team members on the project progress Completion of the project as per the scope triangle Qualifications 4 to 6 years of proven track record of managing multiple projects in CDMO/CRO/Lifesciences B.Sc/MSc. in Chemistry, or MBA in Operations, or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering Strong business acumen in project planning and management Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills Exposure to nucleosides, nucleotides, oligonucleosides, and specialty chemicals will be an added advantage Skills An innate ability to strategise and meticulously plan tasks with attention to detail Highly organised and disciplined. Should be easily approachable and pleasant to interact with
To lead and manage the Quality Assurance function of the organization and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, GMP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company standards for the manufacturing of chemical/pharmaceutical intermediates. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Systems & Documentation Review and approve ISO 9001:2015-related documents. Review and approve Quality Management System (QMS) documents, procedures, and policies. Review and approve validation and qualification documents. Review and approve analytical/stability data, protocols, and laboratory control records. Approve specifications, MOA, master batch production records, and method transfer documents. Ensure batch production and laboratory control records are reviewed before release. 2. Batch Release & Control Release or reject finished products as per quality standards. Approvals for reprocessing/reworking of finished products. Ensure stability study and hold-time study are conducted wherever required. Ensure out-of-specification (OOS) test results are investigated per procedure. 3. Audits & Compliance Ensure internal audits are performed as per schedule. Prepare Audit Compliance Reports for customer audits and ISO 9001:2015 audits. Conduct IPQA rounds across departments to ensure compliance to standards. 4. Investigations, CAPA & Change Control Ensure critical deviations are investigated and appropriate CAPA actions are taken. Review and approve changes impacting intermediate or finished product quality. Investigate quality-related complaints and ensure resolution as per procedures. 5. Vendor & Material Quality Review and approve RM vendor qualification/related documents. 6. Training & Development Ensure GMP and quality training is conducted as per schedule. Motivate and guide team members for continual improvement in Quality, EHS, and GMP compliance. 7. EHS & Safety Responsibilities Implement and follow Quality & EHS policies in day-to-day work activities. Identify and rectify unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions. Ensure compliance with PPE usage and workplace safety standards. Identify potential fire-prone areas and inform EHS promptly. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related discipline. Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a Chemical/Pharma Intermediate manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, GMP, regulatory guidelines, and documentation practices. Key Skills Excellent knowledge of IPQA, QMS, CAPA, and audit systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Eye for detail with strong documentation skills. Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks. Experience in process validation, method transfer, and batch record review. Leadership, team management, and training skills. Strong communication and decision-making abilities.