Technical Head (Fertilizers: Water-Soluble, Micronutrients, Specialty

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and innovation-driven Technical Head to lead new product development and technical strategy for our water-soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, and specialty products portfolio. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with strong leadership and commercial acumen to drive R&D, support sales teams, and ensure successful market adoption. Key Responsibilities 1. New Product Development & Research Innovation Strategy: Define and implement technical roadmaps aligned with market trends and emerging technologies. Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams through ideation, formulation, validation, trials, and commercialization. Collaboration: Partner with research bodies, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to integrate cutting-edge technologies. 2. Sales & Technical Support Technical Enablement: Create impactful training modules, presentations, and product demos for internal and external stakeholders. Customer Engagement: Act as the technical face of the company for high-value clients, addressing product-related queries. Market Analysis: Track global product innovations, competitor activity, and regulatory developments. 3. Leadership & Strategic Management Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performance R&D and technical support team. Project Oversight: Manage budgets, timelines, and risk assessments for NPD initiatives. Reporting: Deliver strategic insights and progress updates to senior management. Key Skills & Competencies Expertise in fertilizer formulations , especially WSF and micronutrients Strong project and cross-functional leadership experience Excellent technical communication and customer interfacing skills Ability to translate R&D into market-driven solutions Sound understanding of industry regulations and compliance Preferred Attributes Proven experience launching commercially successful fertilizer products Passionate about innovation and sustainable agri-input solutions Strategic thinker with problem-solving mindset and business acumen Compensation & Benefits Industry-competitive salary with performance incentives Opportunities for continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional exposure