Chief Scientific Officer (Junagadh)

Title: Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)Location: Sanand/AhmedabadBusiness Unit : PharmaceuticalsReporting To: CEOAbout LOXIMSince 1977, LOXIM Industries Limited has built a strong reputation as a globally respected, chemistry-driven manufacturing organization known for innovation, quality, and execution excellence.Our businesses span specialty chemicals, dyes, pharmaceutical APIs & intermediates, and contract development/manufacturing solutions serving global markets.Headquartered in India, with an international presence across the USA, Germany, and Singapore, LOXIM combines entrepreneurial agility with global ambitions.As we scale our pharmaceutical business, we are building a future-focused scientific and innovation platform that combines speed, scientific excellence, customer responsiveness, and differentiated chemistry capabilities.The OpportunityWe are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead LOXIM’s pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem.This is a strategic business-building role responsible for driving:Scientific vision and innovation strategyR&D; and technology platform developmentPortfolio and product strategyCDMO / CMO scientific responsivenessAnalytical Development Laboratory (ADL)IP and scientific differentiationLeadership and capability developmentThe CSO will play a critical role in building LOXIM Pharma into a globally respected, innovation-led organization.Key Responsibilities1. Scientific Vision & Innovation LeadershipDefine and drive LOXIM Pharma’s scientific vision and innovation roadmapBuild differentiated chemistry-led platformsFoster a culture of scientific rigor, agility, accountability, and technical excellenceStrengthen LOXIM’s positioning as a credible global innovation partner2. R&D; Platform DevelopmentBuild and scale capabilities across:Process chemistry and chemical synthesisAPIs and pharmaceutical intermediatesEnzymatic synthesis / biocatalysisPeptide chemistryAdvanced process development and scale-upDrive route scouting, process optimization, impurity control, yield improvement, cost competitiveness, and commercialization readiness.3. CDMO / CMO Scientific Business EnablementLead rapid technical evaluation of customer opportunitiesEnable rapid and credible scientific responses to RFQs and feasibility studiesSupport customer discussions, due diligence, and technical negotiationsPartner closely with business development teams to accelerate conversions4. Analytical Development Laboratory (ADL)Build and lead a high-performing ADL focused on:Analytical method development and validationMethod transfer and troubleshootingProduct characterization and development analyticsTechnical support for internal and customer projects5. Portfolio StrategyDrive product and portfolio decisions based on:Scientific feasibilityMarket attractivenessCompetitive differentiationRegulatory complexityMargin potential and strategic fitFocus areas include APIs, pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty products, and CDMO / CMO platforms.6. Intellectual Property & Scientific DifferentiationLead patent landscaping and freedom-to-operate assessmentsDrive process innovation and technology differentiationBuild defensible scientific know-how and IP-led opportunitiesSupport strategic scientific partnerships and collaborations7. Technology Transfer & CommercializationEnsure seamless transfer from development to manufacturing by driving:Process robustness and scale-up readinessValidation and reproducibilityCommercial feasibility and plant integrationCollaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial teams.8. Regulatory & Quality Scientific LeadershipSupport global regulatory and quality expectations through:CMC documentation and development complianceQbD principles and audit readinessTechnical investigations and problem-solving9. External Scientific Ecosystem & PartnershipsBuild external scientific connectivity through:Academic collaborationsCRO / CDMO partnershipsTechnology alliances and expert networksOpen innovation initiatives10. Leadership & Talent DevelopmentBuild and mentor future scientific leaders with strengths in:Science and technologyManufacturing and quality systemsRegulatory disciplineCommercial awarenessTechnical and people leadershipQualificationsPhD in Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or related disciplinesExperience20+ years in pharmaceutical innovation, R&D;, or scientific leadershipStrong exposure to APIs, intermediates, CDMO, and CMO environmentsProven experience building scientific organizations and innovation platformsExperience spanning development through commercializationPreferred exposure:Process chemistryBiocatalysis / enzymatic chemistryPeptide chemistryTechnology transferAnalytical developmentGlobal regulated marketsLeadership TraitsThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:Scientific credibilityStrategic and entrepreneurial thinkingSpeed and customer responsivenessCommercial awareness and execution excellenceStrong ownership and talent-building capabilityWhy Join LOXIM?This is an opportunity to build and shape the scientific foundation, innovation strategy, and leadership culture of a growing pharmaceutical platform with global ambitions.Apply at: Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4mj44d