The Strategic R&D Leader, shoulders a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring the company's technological edge is scaled up. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced incumbent who will be responsible for driving innovation in ink formulations, developing alternate new materials and reduce the turnaround time with a clear strategic roadmap.

• Understand technological trends in existing product range/new materials and introduce alternate material or material that can make product more efficient.
• Introduction of various methods in product development process, alternate material uses which will help in cost reduction without compromising on quality of the product.
• Can develop new product as per the specifications given the by the customers – 1) it can be entirely a new product or 2) development of the product with some added features.
• Updated of the technological development happening in the required field
• Assign and expedite flow of work and provide direction to Product Development department personnel.
• Establish priorities for completion of various projects.
• Provide estimates to the sales / costing department, within established budgetary and time limits.
• Reviews, approves, and presents final layouts to customer or sales department for approval.
• Sets guidelines for new generation products.

• 20+ years of experience in Product Development in Specialty / Smart coatings/ polymer/adhesives/substrates
• Experience in developing new products and alternate materials, including material testing
• Industry preference: Membrane Switches & Printing.
• Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles.
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.
• Creativity and the ability to “think outside the box” in product development
• Attention to detail combined with a thorough, meticulous method of working
• Time management to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team in a pressured environment