Senior R&D Scientist Carbohydrate Synthesis | Global MNC

About the Role
This is a senior individual contributor and people-leader role reporting directly to the Research & Technology Director. You will lead multiple innovation programmes translate strategic objectives into experimental workstreams and mentor a team of scientists all while driving sustainable commercially relevant research aligned with global goals. If you thrive at the intersection of deep scientific expertise and cross-functional leadership this role was built for you.

Role Details
Remuneration Package: Up to $7500 Transport Allowances $200
Annual Bonus: AWS Company Variable and Performance Bonus
Location: Jurong Island Singapore (Company transport provided at designated point)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Exposure: Regional and global project collaboration

Key Responsibilities:
Lead R&D Programmes Direct experimental research to develop new and existing products that address real market and customer needs
Drive Scientific Excellence Design execute and oversee laboratory experiments and plant trials with rigour and precision
Translate Strategy into Action Convert business objectives into clear actionable research plans with well-managed timelines and resources
Mentor & Develop Coach and guide scientists through technical challenges feedback and performance development
Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with commercial regulatory and operations teams to support product scale-up launch and lifecycle management
Communicate with Impact Present technical findings confidently to internal stakeholders customers and industry audiences
Identify New Opportunities Proactively spot gaps for new research directions product innovations and process improvements
Champion Compliance & Safety Uphold the highest safety regulatory and quality standards across all lab and pilot-scale activities
Foster a Great Team Culture Act as a senior role model promoting collaboration inclusion and knowledge sharing within the R&D team

Key Requirements:
PhD in Organic Chemistry (with a focus on carbohydrate or related synthesis)
Minimum 3 years of post-doctoral or relevant industry experience
Track record of scientific publications ideally with translation into industrially relevant applications
Experience setting up a synthesis laboratory from the ground up
Familiarity with building business cases for CAPEX submissions
Knowledge of IP regulatory frameworks and product development processes
Understanding of market trends in specialty or sustainable chemistry
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional cross-regional teams in a matrixed environment
Strong project management skills able to run multiple complex programmes simultaneously

Ready to Lead the Science of Tomorrow
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Senior IC