Research Scientist - Knowledge Management

Position Description

Position Purpose

The role holder is responsible for contributing to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI. The role will to carry out literature/patent search, FTO analysis and other KM services in accordance with the project timelines and objectives. The role holder will plan and propose to Group Leader - KM all input, equipment and other requirements for approval and procurement to ensure efficient conduct of project activities and contribute to generating IP and ensuring it’s protection

Strategic Responsibilities

• Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director of Knowledge Management


• Generating and ensuring the security of intellectual property for CreAgro (filing of patent applications, building and defending the PI patent portfolio, ensuring novelty and freedom-to-operate)


• Promoting knowledge sharing through the organization, strengthening links between KM and CreAgro chemistry/biology teams


• Foster collaboration with customers and external partners


• Continuously build knowledge on the area of agro-chemistry and KM specific expertise, through active learning, education, advanced trainings and seminars


• Support GL – KM with special focus on target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching

Operational Responsibilities

• Keep self and team updated on the state of the art in IP management and KM specific tools


• Carrying KM services like FTO analysis and opinion, novelty search, literature supply and others with appropriate documentation and distribution of results


• Support competitor intelligence activities


• Develop and foster positive relationships with other teams and support groups such as chemistry/biology to maximize knowledge sharing and cooperation


• Comply with all the safety requirements as per the requirement of the role


• Leading knowledge transfer through presentations, training materials, tips and best practices for collaboration, so as to continually improve the performance of the group

Financial Responsibilities

• Contribute to budget proposals


• Contributes to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility

People Responsibilities

• Act as a committed ambassador of PI Brand


• Actively imbibing the values and philosophy of PI Industries Ltd.


• Ensure smooth working by maintaining high level of morale and working ethics

Education Qualification

MSc/PhD in chemistry (organic) from a reputed university/ institute/group

Work Experience

• Post-doctoral research experience in a reputed university is desirable


• Post academic industrial research experience of > 2 years in new a.i. discovery in pharma and/or crop protection OR


• Post academic experience of > 2 years in the area of IP in pharma and/or crop protection


• Substantial number of high quality research publications and/or patents


• Experimental skills and expert knowledge concerning synthesis, analysis and characterisation of organic molecules related areas appreciated


• Knowledge and practical experience concerning patent analysis (FTO, novelty)

Industry to be Hired from

Agro/pharma /chemical industries

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work