Hiring: Head – API R&D | Padra, Vadodara

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October 5, 2026

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Hiring: Head – API R&D | Padra, Vadodara Prayannova HR Solutions is supporting BDR Lifesciences in hiring an experienced research leader to head its API R&D function. We are looking for professionals with strong scientific expertise, proven team leadership and experience taking development programmes from laboratory research through scale-up and technology transfer. Position details: • Grade: Senior GM / VP • Experience: 20+ years • Location: Padra, Vadodara Key experience required: • API synthesis and process development, including oncology APIs • Peptide R&D and development • Process optimisation, impurity control and scale-up • Technology transfer to manufacturing • Leadership of R&D teams and development portfolios • Coordination with analytical, manufacturing and regulatory teams Interested candidates may share their updated profile at corphr@prayannova.com , with the subject line “Application – Head API R&D”, along with: • Current organisation, designation and location • Total experience and years in API R&D • Current CTC and expected CTC • Notice period • Brief details of oncology API R&D exposure, including products/projects handled • Brief details of peptide development experience • Experience in scale-up, technology transfer and R&D team leadership Referrals of suitable professionals are also welcome. Please share this opportunity within your network.