Job Title: Director – Process Development & Engineering Job Location: Bangalore Department: Process Development About Syngene: Syngene (<a href="http://www.syngeneintl.com">www.syngeneintl.com</a>) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply. At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time</li> </ul> Core Purpose of the Role: <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">To provide strategic and technical leadership across Process Development, Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Flow Chemistry, and Kilolab operations. The role ensures development of safe, robust, and scalable API processes, driving innovation, operational excellence, and seamless tech transfer from lab to manufacturing.</li> </ul> Role Accountabilities <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Lead end‑to‑end API process development, scale‑up, and technology transfer.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Oversee and mentor teams in Process Chemistry, Engineering, Flow Chemistry, and Kilolab.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ensure scientific rigor in route scouting, process optimization, and scale‑up studies.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Direct process safety programs including reaction hazard analysis, risk assessments, and compliance.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Implement modern technologies such as continuous/flow processing to enhance productivity and safety.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, safety, and GMP standards.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Build technical capability, infrastructure, and long‑term functional strategy.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, EHS, Supply Chain, BD, and client teams on project execution.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Represent the organization in technical discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.</li> </ul> Leadership Capabilities Syngene Values All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"> Excellence</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"> Integrity</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"> Professionalism</li> </ul> Accountabilities as a Syngene Leader <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Champion effective Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) practices for the company and oversee compliance with those practices within Biologics business. Play an active leadership role in monitoring and verifying safety performance through Gemba walks and other safety-led activities.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Foster a corporate culture that promotes an environment, occupational health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) mindset as well as the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Put people at the heart of our success by providing clear, active leadership defined by the Syngene leadership framework setting high standards of people management, career planning and talent retention as a priority.</li> </ul> Specific requirements for this role Experience <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Experience in API/CDMO/pharmaceutical process development.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary scientific teams.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Proven track record in route design, process optimization, scale‑up, and tech transfer.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Hands-on experience with flow chemistry, modern process technologies, and kilo/pilot plant operations.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Experience in managing process safety, reaction hazard evaluation, and compliance with global standards.</li> </ul> Demonstrated Capability <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Strong scientific and engineering problem‑solving skills.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ability to build high‑performing, cross-functional teams.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Expertise in translating lab-scale chemistry into commercially viable processes.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior levels.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Excellent communication and client‑facing capabilities.</li> </ul> Education <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is mandatory.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Additional certifications in Process Safety, Flow Chemistry, or GMP (preferred).</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Leadership experience at a senior level in API development or CDMO environment.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Proven success in delivering scalable and safe processes from lab to plant.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Experience in managing teams spanning chemistry, engineering, and process safety.</li> </ul> Skills and Capabilities <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Deep technical expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, process engineering, and thermochemical understanding.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory expectations, and EHS frameworks.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Capability to interpret calorimetry, scale‑up data, and engineering risk evaluations.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Process safety leadership (HAZOP, PHA, risk assessment methodologies).</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Strategic planning, program management, and decision‑making skills.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ability to drive innovation—flow chemistry, automation, digital tools, etc.</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">High level of scientific communication and documentation quality.</li> </ul> Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Director - Process Development (Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099) @ syngeneinternational

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