Job Description

Our client is seeking an R&D Manager to lead new product development and formulation for water-based adhesives and resins. The role involves adapting global formulations to local market needs, driving innovation, and coordinating with regional and cross-functional teams. You'll play a key part in expanding the company's strong presence in India and South Asia through technology leadership and customer-focused solutions.

• Lead R&D initiatives for India and global market.
• Develop and optimize water-based adhesive and coating formulations
• Localize global formulations for Indian conditions and applications
• Partner with production, sales, and product teams for technology transfer
• Support new vendor development and process improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with quality and documentation standards

Lead R&D for India & other markets with global exposureBe part of a market leader in sustainable adhesive innovation
A successful R&D Manager should have:

• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards in the plastic industry.
• M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech in Polymer Science or Chemistry
• 10-15 years' experience in water-based adhesives, coatings, or emulsions
• Proven record in new product development and scaling up formulations
• Strong coordination skills across R&D, production, and commercial teams
• Exposure to polymer dispersions (Acrylics, PUD, VAM, etc.) preferred
• Experience with customer trials and technology transfer

Our client is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, generating over ?5,000 crore in revenue with 15 plants across Europe and South Asia. It is an industry leader in water-based adhesives, surfactants, and latex polymers, with a rapidly growing Indian business and a focus on sustainability and innovation.

• Lead regional R&D with exposure to international collaboration and training in Europe
• Strategic, high-impact role reporting to the India MD and regional R&D head
• Opportunity to shape product innovation in a high-growth, market-leading organization
• Work with cutting-edge, eco-friendly adhesive and coating technologies

If you are passionate about driving innovation in the plastic industry and are ready to take on an exciting leadership role in Singapore, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Skills Required