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R & D Head (Rubber or polymer )

14 - 19 years

4 - 7 Lacs

Posted:4 days ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 14 years

Location: Bhavnagar

JobType: full-time

Head of R&D (Rubber/Polymer)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership:

  • Define and execute a forward-looking R&D roadmap aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer needs in the rubber and polymer domain.
  • Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary R&D team comprising chemists, material scientists, engineers, and technicians. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and excellence.
  • Innovation & Product Development:

  • Drive new product innovation, material formulations, and performance enhancements in rubber and polymer compounds. Ensure scalability, cost-effectiveness, and commercial viability of R&D outputs.
  • Technology Advancement:

  • Oversee fundamental and applied research in polymer science, elastomer behavior, curing systems, material blends, and process optimization. Leverage scientific insights to develop novel formulations and breakthrough applications.
  • Collaboration:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Marketing, and Business Development to ensure smooth transition of R&D outcomes into manufacturing and commercialization.
  • Process Development & Optimization:

  • Provide technical direction on compounding, testing, and processing techniques for rubber and polymer products. Introduce innovative practices and technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product performance.
  • Regulatory & Compliance:

  • Ensure all R&D activities comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. Oversee documentation, IP management, patent filings, and technical reports.
  • Customer Engagement:

  • Collaborate with key customers and industry stakeholders to understand technical requirements, co-develop products, and deliver customized solutions.
  • External Partnerships:

  • Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and technology vendors to stay ahead of technological advancements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education:

  • Ph.D. in Rubber Technology, Polymer Science, Material Science, or a related discipline.
  • Experience:

  • Minimum of 14 years in R&D roles within the rubber, polymer, chemical, or petrochemical industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Technical Expertise:

  • In-depth knowledge of rubber compounding, polymer blends, elastomeric materials, additive technologies, and industrial applications.
  • Leadership:

  • Proven ability to lead and manage large R&D teams, oversee multiple concurrent projects, and deliver results within time and budget.
  • Communication:

  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical Thinking:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to experimentation, validation, and data-driven decision-making.

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