Manager R&D
Description
R&D and Technical Manager
Location: Chennai, India
Required Language: English
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Associate
Travel Mode: Moderate
About Us:
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA,
committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting
sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers
in pulp, paper, leather, and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and innovative specialty
chemical solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a
measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses
and is focused on building the capabilities and tools in support this.
Purpose:
We’re looking for a Technical and R&D Manager to manage the R&D, Regulatory and Technical Services
functions for Buckman Asia Pacific. Research and development; oversight of and accountability for
Product Development requirements in APAC including the development and introduction of new
products in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Reformulation of products for
improved quality, cost and or regulatory outcomes. Regulatory; oversight of and accountability for
regulatory compliance function in APAC. Technical Services and Quality Control; oversight of and
accountability for Technical Services function that provides a broad spectrum of analytical services to
internal stakeholders and customers. Oversight of and accountability for Buckman APAC’s quality control
systems and processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
➢ Degree or above in Organic Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Polymer Science or relevant
discipline
➢ More than 7 years of experience in R&D / formulation products, preferably in Pulp and Paper,
Water Treatment, Leather industries as well as in the Formulator sectors (Paints, Coatings,
Metal Working Fluid and similar).
➢ Proven track record in oversight of Phase and Gate process or similar for the evaluation,
development and introduction of new technologies.
➢ Have a proven record and demonstrated ability and experience in laboratory organization and
management of a team of chemists. Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative analytical
methods involving instrumental and lab bench techniques ( HPLC, FTIR, AA, ICP, etc) is critical.
➢ Knowledge on the product regulatory requirement in APAC different countries, in different
industries of Paper and Pulp, Leather and Water Treatment, Chemical Hazard Classification,
Import HS code and similar. Where applicable, ensuring FDA, BfR, Halaal, Kosher, NSF
compliance and certification.
➢ Proven track record in the oversight of Quality Management in the specialty chemical sector,
with deep ISO systems experience.
Accountabilities:
➢ Departmental Management - Effectively lead, manage and develop the Research and
Development, Technical Services and Quality Management teams.
➢ Product Development Management - Effectively manage the introduction of new product,
backward and horizontal integration and value engineering
➢ New Product Development - Effectively manage and improve the introduction of new product
and/or technology to support growth
➢ Technical Services Management – Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and customer
facing technical reports. Ensure full compliance with policies and procedures. Ensure costs are
managed appropriately.
➢ SHERQ management – Full compliance with SHERQ policies and procedures. Oversight of
Quality Assurance for APAC, ensuring limited or zero non-conformances and striving for
improvement as required.
➢ SHERQ management – Full compliance with SHERQ policies and procedures. Oversight of
Regulatory Compliance for APAC, ensuring limited or zero non-conformances and striving for
improvement as required. Remaining up to date on current and anticipated regulatory
requirements and proactively preparing for these.
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