Research Scientist - Udaipur, India - PI Industries

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    Position Purpose

    The role holder is responsible for contributing to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI. The role will to carry out literature/patent search, FTO analysis and other KM services in accordance with the project timelines and objectives. The role holder will plan and propose to Group Leader - KM all input, equipment and other requirements for approval and procurement to ensure efficient conduct of project activities and contribute to generating IP and ensuring it's protection

    Strategic Responsibilities

  • Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director of Knowledge Management
  • Generating and ensuring the security of intellectual property for CreAgro (filing of patent applications, building and defending the PI patent portfolio, ensuring novelty and freedom-to-operate)
  • Promoting knowledge sharing through the organization, strengthening links between KM and CreAgro chemistry/biology teams
  • Foster collaboration with customers and external partners
  • Continuously build knowledge on the area of agro-chemistry and KM specific expertise, through active learning, education, advanced trainings and seminars
  • Support GL – KM with special focus on target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching
  • Operational Responsibilities

  • Keep self and team updated on the state of the art in IP management and KM specific tools
  • Carrying KM services like FTO analysis and opinion, novelty search, literature supply and others with appropriate documentation and distribution of results
  • Support competitor intelligence activities
  • Develop and foster positive relationships with other teams and support groups such as chemistry/biology to maximize knowledge sharing and cooperation
  • Comply with all the safety requirements as per the requirement of the role
  • Leading knowledge transfer through presentations, training materials, tips and best practices for collaboration, so as to continually improve the performance of the group
  • Financial Responsibilities

  • Contribute to budget proposals
  • Contributes to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility
  • People Responsibilities

  • Act as a committed ambassador of PI Brand
  • Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries Ltd.
  • Ensure smooth working by maintaining high level of morale and working ethics
  • Education Qualification

    MSc/PhD in chemistry (organic) from a reputed university/ institute/group

    Work Experience

  • Post-doctoral research experience in a reputed university is desirable
  • Post academic industrial research experience of > 2 years in new a.i. discovery in pharma and/or crop protection OR
  • Post academic experience of > 2 years in the area of IP in pharma and/or crop protection
  • Substantial number of high quality research publications and/or patents
  • Experimental skills and expert knowledge concerning synthesis, analysis and characterisation of organic molecules related areas appreciated
  • Knowledge and practical experience concerning patent analysis (FTO, novelty)
  • Industry to be Hired from

    Agro/pharma /chemical industries

    Functional Competencies

  • Technical Knowledge
  • Data Analysis
  • Interaction Complexity and Team Work

    Interaction

    Frequency

    Purpose of Interaction

    Internal : CreAgro Knowledge Management Leadership, Chemistry & Biology Group Leaders, IT, Finance , HR, SCM

    As and when required

    Implementation of KM programs, training for employees.

    External : Local Libraries, External Agencies and Knowledge Partners, Technology vendors, Consultants, Trainers, Auditors

    As and when required

    Implementation of KM Technology framework, data audits, enhancing knowledge baseA