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EVP Marketing and R&D | Speciality Chemicals Formulation

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior techno-commercial role bridging R&D, marketing, and global business development within specialty chemicals. The position focuses on driving CDMO/CMO growth while building a cutting-edge R&D ecosystem and enabling international expansion.
  • Lead global CDMO growth and R&D transformation
  • Build a world-class innovation centre in Navi Mumbai

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, innovation-led organization in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical solutions space. With a strong and expanding global footprint, the company is investing significantly in building advanced R&D capabilities and scaling its international CDMO business across key markets.

Job Description

  • Drive CDMO/CMO business growth across domestic and international markets
  • Act as a bridge between R&D, marketing, and customers for commercialization
  • Lead development of a world-class R&D center in Navi Mumbai
  • Evaluate customer inquiries and provide techno-commercial feasibility assessments
  • Identify global market trends, emerging technologies, and new product opportunities
  • Build and execute long-term growth strategies for specialty chemical businesses
  • Develop strategic partnerships across pharma, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials
  • Lead technical marketing initiatives including product positioning and customer engagement
  • Support technology transfer and scale-up for commercial manufacturing
  • Build strong customer relationships and expand high-value contract manufacturing business
  • Conduct market research on new molecules and specialty chemicals
  • Translate technical capabilities into commercially viable opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, sourcing, and global partners
  • Support global expansion across Asia, Middle East, and Europe
  • Operate as a high-impact individual contributor in a strategic leadership capacity

The Successful Applicant

A successful EVP Marketing and R&D should have:

  • PhD in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry (mandatory)
  • 18+ years of experience in technical marketing within specialty chemicals/pharma
  • Strong exposure to CDMO/CMO business and international markets
  • Proven techno-commercial acumen with customer-facing experience
  • Expertise in specialty chemicals (preferred focus on specialty segments)
  • Ability to translate R&D outputs into commercial success
  • Strong strategic thinking and innovation-led mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in an individual contributor role

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and scale a global CDMO/CMO business
  • Strategic ownership of R&D and innovation roadmap
  • High visibility with senior leadership and decision-makers
  • Opportunity to shape international expansion strategy
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and advanced research
Quote job ref
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Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7024834

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