The role holder shall report to the Director of Biology and shall lead a team of highly qualified research scientists in fungicide research in R&D, direct and supervise multiple In-Vitro / In-Vivo testing projects in compound screening, Mode of action, Toxicology and Bioavailability, thereby advancing small molecule lead optimization projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong and scientific and technical leadership in the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of a broad range of assays, elucidate mechanism of action at the molecular , cellular level, and understand disease biology.
- Responsible for research, planning and implementing new programs and protocols in the different functions of invitro biology and monitoring the overall progress of the molecules from discovery to early development.
- Well versed with different screening methodologies (Food poison technique, liquid testing at In-vitro level and Greenhouse screening cascade) of compounds according to pest and chemistry involved.
Strategic
- Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries.
- Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI R&D by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI R&D management team.
- Fulfilling requirements from business (reflected in research targets), biology (reflected in biological efficacy profile).
- Support of Development functions within the frame of given expertise and resources, for instance reflected in requirement for human and environmental safety and for regulatory affairs.
- Identifying proprietary research results and taking appropriate measures to maximize the value of intellectual property for PI R&D (patent applications).
Project Execution
- Establishing a state-of-the-art biological research at R&D (personnel, skills and capabilities, technical facilities, operations and operational relationships)
- Manage the interfaces of in Biological research to early Development (e. g. field testing, human safety, environmental safety)
- Explain the overall research objectives and outcomes expected to team members.
- Mentor team to resolve any technical queries from team related to research activites.
- Review and approve research results and ensure correctness and validity of analysis and findings
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. in Agriculture (Entomology/ Plant Pathology) from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials.
- Candidates who have been leading team involved in entomological research in Public/private institutions
- Research publications and/or patents appreciated
- Deep knowledge of Crop Protection, crop Knowledge, Understanding of Laboratory/Green house & Field experiments & crop physiology
Experience
- At least 15 years of post-academic industry research experience.
