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Medford, Ma, Us

Medford, Ma, Us

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Lead the identification, characterization and selection of New Technologies to support UPL's Open Ag purpose

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Ensures that the R&D resources of Arysta focus on executing the company strategy. Oversee and supervise all development and innovation efforts by Arysta LifeScience. They work to recruit product development team leaders to handle these efforts and directs R&D teams with budget approvals, scheduling, and deadline management. Critically, to ensure new products move from the research and development side to market or implementation within the organization.

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Global Development Manager for Fungicides and InsecticidesBuilt a solid portfolio of products based on fluoxastrobin that is differentiated by strong technical and scientific positioning for the productKey facilitator of Global Project Prioritization process

Köln, De

Successfully transitioned R&D Strategy to meet Corporate objectives following restructuringConsistently delivered New/New sales (assessed as products less than 5 years old) at greater than 29% of total sales, against target of 22% whilst concurrently, reducing fixed costs of Development by $4.7MM (25%) and never exceeding annual operational budgetSuccessfully defended Chemtura’s proprietary portfolio (value $280MM through European and NA re-registration programsRe-aligned R&D CAPEX policy harmonizing regional policies allowing 10 Active Ingredients to be defended in Europe concurrently under EU regulations 91/414, and 1007/2009. Change in policy also yielded an net increase in EBITDA of $4MM from 2012 onwardsEnsured delivery of key Growth and Defense projects, maintained relations with key Contract Research Organizations and minimized staff turnover during Chapter 11 Responsibilities :• Member of Chemtura Leadership Team • Managed an organization of approximately 140 people and budget of $45MM (SGA + CAPEX)• Provide strategic direction for groups focused on Registration, Product Development, Demand Creation, Formulation Chemistry, Process Development, Synthesis, GLP Analytical Chemistry, Product Quality, Packaging, Metabolism, E-fate and Operator Exposure• Ensure Operational compliance with all Regulatory, Labeling, Health and Safety regulations

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Achievements:• Identify Ipconazole as next generation Seed Treatment and recommend development (Rancona ® is Chemtura’s biggest portfolio growth platform)• Lead optimization of bifenazate performance to provide favourable economics for a European ‘Go’ decision• Lead operational transformation including use of ‘LEAN’ Manufacturing techniques to ensure high quality services for the European Crop Protection business and Global Seed Treatment business at less than 60% of the cost using external contract services.Responsibilities• Manage Evesham Research Station (22 staff, budget of $3.5MM) with responsibility for Product Development and Formulation Development• Lead all biological review of technology accessed from key 3rd party technology partners located in Europe, Japan, USA and China• Maintain key compliance standards for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Official Recognition of Efficacy Testing (ORETO)• Manage all European Development Projects

Phd, Population Dynamics

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) With Honors, Agricultural Business Technology