R & D Head

Job Description : Head of R&D Location: Hyderabad, India Industry: Nutraceuticals | Natural Product Extraction | Biotechnology Offered CTC: Up to ?2.0 Cr About the Company An innovation-driven natural product extraction company dedicated to harnessing botanicals for global wellness. Beginning with natural leaf extraction, we are building a portfolio of standardized, sustainable plant extracts backed by world-class quality, scalable technology, and strong export potential. Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic Head of R&D to lead all scientific and laboratory operations . This role carries full ownership of R&D strategy, lab utilization, product development, and innovation, with a focus on building a world-class scientific organization that drives breakthrough discoveries and commercialization. Key Responsibilities R&D Leadership & Strategy: Define and execute the R&D roadmap; lead discovery, development, and standardization of new natural extract products; drive IP creation and patents. Lab Operations: Oversee day-to-day lab activities, equipment utilization, and safety; establish SOPs, compliance, and global quality standards; manage tech transfer to plant operations. Innovation & Product Development: Identify new botanicals and bioactives with strong global potential; develop extraction and standardization methods aligned with regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of scientists; create a culture of excellence, ethics, and innovation; design lab structure and long-term capability expansion. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Plant Head for scale-up; support CEO and commercial teams with technical insights; engage with academia and research institutes for collaborations. Ideal Candidate Profile 12–20 years of R&D experience in nutraceuticals, natural extracts, phytochemicals, or life sciences. Proven success in leading scientific teams and delivering product innovations. Strong expertise in botanical extraction, bioactive standardization, and product development. Experience in scaling lab innovations to pilot and commercial production. Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (USP, EFSA, USFDA, FSSAI). Track record of scientific publications, patents, or IP creation preferred. Strategic leader with ability to balance science with commercialization. Passionate about natural health, wellness, and sustainability. What We Offer Opportunity to establish and lead world-class R&D operations from inception. Freedom to design and shape the scientific direction of the company. Competitive compensation with equity/long-term incentives. Entrepreneurial, founder-backed environment with a mission to create global impact.

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