Principal Scientist - Synthetic Chemistry
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Job Description
About us:
Scimplify is specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D; and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances. We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann. We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia. Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. https://www.scimplify.com/
Role : Principal Scientist - Synthetic Chemistry (Agrochemicals, Pharma API & Aroma Chemicals)
Role Overview
Scimplify is looking for a seasoned R&D; leader to head the Synthetic chemistry function. The role will drive process development, scale-up and innovation across Agrochemicals, Pharma APIs and Aroma Chemicals.
Key Responsibilities• Lead process R&D; and synthetic route development for specialty and fine chemicals.
• Design and optimize cost-efficient, scalable chemical processes.
• Drive technology transfer from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Lead innovation in Agrochemical intermediates, APIs, and aroma molecules.
• Collaborate with global clients and internal commercial teams to develop custom molecules.
• Build and mentor a high-performing R&D; team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams for process scale-up and commercialization
Qualifications
• PhD / M.Tech / MSc in Organic Chemistry or Synthetic Chemistry.
• Global/MNC experience in Process R&D; is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience leading R&D; teams.
• Strong experience in route scouting, impurity profiling, and scale-up chemistry.
Preferred Background
• Agrochemicals
• Pharmaceutical APIs
• Aroma or specialty chemicals
If you are interested, share your resume at neha.s@scimplify.com
Requirements
Department: R&D
Experience: 10+ Years
Posted: 2026-04-05T06:09:57.53Z