General Manager- R&D

Michael Page

  • Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
The GM R&D will lead bacterial, viral, and support service R&D functions, driving preclinical and early clinical vaccine development with a focus on large animal studies, viral vaccines, and analytical excellence. The role demands strong scientific leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while advancing innovation and industry partnerships.The key responsibilities include:
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with corporate vision and market needs.
  • Lead long-term innovation and product development roadmap.
  • Identify new technologies, partnerships, and platforms to strengthen the R&D pipeline.
  • Scientific Oversight
  • Supervise discovery, preclinical, and/or clinical research programs.
  • Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance across all projects.
  • Drive IP strategy and oversee patent filings in collaboration with legal teams.
  • Team Management
  • Build, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary R&D teams (molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, bioinformatics, etc.).
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Project and Portfolio Management
  • Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
  • Manage internal and external collaborations, including CROs, academic partners, and technology vendors.
  • Regulatory and Quality Interface
  • Coordinate with QA/RA teams to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory bodies.
  • Support IND/NDA submissions, clinical trial design, and documentation processes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate closely with business development, manufacturing, marketing, and clinical operations.
  • Translate R&D outcomes into business value and marketable products.
Opportunity to spearhead the One Health InitiativeOpportunity to join a leading vaccine company in IndiaThe successful candidate would have: * Animal health R&D background preferred; if from human health, the ideal candidate must have viral vaccine/ polysaccharide conjugate vaccine experience.
  • Expertise in viral and bacterial vaccines.
  • PhD and ownership of patents/ high-impact publications are desirable.
  • Strong grasp of emerging science trends, solid analytical understanding, and familiarity with the technical aspects of clinical testing.
  • Proven leadership ability
Our client is the market leader in veterinary and human biologicals in India.The role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale vaccine R&D programs with direct impact on innovation, scientific direction, and product development.

Michael Page