Job Description
General Manager | Research & Development | Akay | Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Akay is hiring experienced professionals for the role of General Manager in its Research & Development division located in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for candidates having 15 to 20 years of experience in botanical extraction, formulation development, research leadership, innovation management, process development, natural ingredient technologies, product commercialization, regulatory compliance, team management, and strategic research operations within chemical and specialty ingredient industries.
The selected candidate will lead research and development operations related to botanical extraction systems and formulation innovation activities. Responsibilities include managing R&D teams and laboratory operations, driving product innovation and formulation strategies, supervising botanical extraction and process optimization projects, coordinating with quality assurance and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, developing research roadmaps and commercialization plans, monitoring product development timelines, leading technical documentation and reporting systems, supporting scale-up and technology transfer activities, and participating in strategic planning initiatives for business growth and innovation management. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in botanical formulations, extraction technologies, and chemical research systems.
This role provides exceptional exposure to advanced research leadership, natural ingredient technologies, botanical formulation innovation, strategic product development systems, process optimization activities, and modern chemical industry environments within a reputed organization. Professionals seeking senior leadership careers in research and development can strengthen their technical, managerial, and strategic expertise through this opportunity.
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Required
15 to 20
About Akay
Akay operates in the chemical industry specializing in botanical extraction, natural ingredient technologies, formulation development, research innovation, and specialty chemical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead research and development operations.
Manage formulation and botanical extraction projects.
Supervise R&D teams and laboratory activities.
Drive product innovation and commercialization strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality departments.
Develop research roadmaps and technical strategies.
Support scale-up and technology transfer operations.
Maintain technical documentation and reporting systems.
Participate in strategic business and innovation planning.
Required Skills
Knowledge of botanical extraction and formulation systems.
Understanding of chemical research and innovation workflows.
Leadership and team management expertise.
Strategic planning and project management skills.
Regulatory and quality compliance awareness.
Technical documentation and reporting abilities.
Problem-solving and analytical expertise.
Communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Adaptability to advanced R&D environments.
Strong understanding of commercialization processes.
Educational Qualification
PhD
Industry
Chemical
Why Join Akay?
Akay offers professionals opportunities to lead advanced research initiatives with exposure to innovation-driven botanical and specialty chemical technologies.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through ACKJOBS for this research and development leadership opportunity.
Check our website — www.ackjobs.com — regularly for the latest updates in the job market. Join our WhatsApp and social media groups from the website.
Akay is hiring experienced professionals for the role of General Manager in its Research & Development division located in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for candidates having 15 to 20 years of experience in botanical extraction, formulation development, research leadership, innovation management, process development, natural ingredient technologies, product commercialization, regulatory compliance, team management, and strategic research operations within chemical and specialty ingredient industries.
The selected candidate will lead research and development operations related to botanical extraction systems and formulation innovation activities. Responsibilities include managing R&D teams and laboratory operations, driving product innovation and formulation strategies, supervising botanical extraction and process optimization projects, coordinating with quality assurance and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, developing research roadmaps and commercialization plans, monitoring product development timelines, leading technical documentation and reporting systems, supporting scale-up and technology transfer activities, and participating in strategic planning initiatives for business growth and innovation management. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in botanical formulations, extraction technologies, and chemical research systems.
This role provides exceptional exposure to advanced research leadership, natural ingredient technologies, botanical formulation innovation, strategic product development systems, process optimization activities, and modern chemical industry environments within a reputed organization. Professionals seeking senior leadership careers in research and development can strengthen their technical, managerial, and strategic expertise through this opportunity.
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Required
15 to 20
About Akay
Akay operates in the chemical industry specializing in botanical extraction, natural ingredient technologies, formulation development, research innovation, and specialty chemical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead research and development operations.
Manage formulation and botanical extraction projects.
Supervise R&D teams and laboratory activities.
Drive product innovation and commercialization strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality departments.
Develop research roadmaps and technical strategies.
Support scale-up and technology transfer operations.
Maintain technical documentation and reporting systems.
Participate in strategic business and innovation planning.
Required Skills
Knowledge of botanical extraction and formulation systems.
Understanding of chemical research and innovation workflows.
Leadership and team management expertise.
Strategic planning and project management skills.
Regulatory and quality compliance awareness.
Technical documentation and reporting abilities.
Problem-solving and analytical expertise.
Communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Adaptability to advanced R&D environments.
Strong understanding of commercialization processes.
Educational Qualification
PhD
Industry
Chemical
Why Join Akay?
Akay offers professionals opportunities to lead advanced research initiatives with exposure to innovation-driven botanical and specialty chemical technologies.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through ACKJOBS for this research and development leadership opportunity.
Check our website — www.ackjobs.com — regularly for the latest updates in the job market. Join our WhatsApp and social media groups from the website.