LEAD SCIENTIST

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Location:
Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099
Division: Dedicated Centre
Designation: Lead Scientist
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: Chemical Development & API supply (CDAS),BBRC
About Syngene
Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and
manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology,
nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s
clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and
Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with
clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to
market and lower the cost of innovation.
Job Purpose (1-2 Lines)
Looking for an organic chemist (master’s) who will be able to address synthetic challenges and support scale
up activities in the process research and development group.
Key Responsibilities: (Maximum 5-8 Points)
The candidate should be willing to work in the lab as an individual contributor with responsibilities towards
development of safe and robust chemical processes for the preparation of intermediates/API in support of drug
development activities.
Development Work Includes
Basic literature search.
Carry out multiple reactions at bench to support R&D activities
Should be aware of/adhere to all safety protocols during R&D/scale-up
activities.
Candidate should communicate effectively with his own team members,
project lead.
Documenting development of all lab activities in ELN in timely fashion.
Educational Qualification
Master’s in organic chemistry from reputed institute/university.
Technical/functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)
Essential
Good understanding of organic chemistry fundamentals.
Strong academic track record preferred.
Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams of process R and D, pilot plant, process safety, etc
Preferable
Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Process R&D.
Basic understanding of analytical data generated from NMR, HPLC, GC etc.
Experience
1-5 yrs experience
Behavioral Skills
Team player; Collaboration; Commitment; Extensive reading and presentation skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age,
color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In
addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Work arrangement
No