Work as Scientific Manager / Principal Scientist at o2h group

o2h group seeds new ideas in science, technology and green innovation. We work across boundaries and take a collaborative and shared approach to innovation, and therefore we co-invest, co-create and co-execute to bring these ideas to life. o2h group is organised into 6 symbiotic verticals; o2h ventures, o2h discovery, o2h therapeutics, o2h technology, o2h co-work, and o2h community.

Post : Sr. Scientific Manager/ Principal Scientist (Drug Discovery - Chemistry)

Role : At o2h discovery, you will play a critical leadership role in driving scientific excellence, client success, and team development within our discovery platform. This position is responsible for leading a group of scientists, delivering high-quality chemistry solutions to global collaborators, and contributing to the growth of the team.

Job Description
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 20+ scientists.
• Drive multiple medicinal and discovery chemistry projects with on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Serve as the primary scientific interface for global collaborators and provide strategic technical leadership.
• Optimize resource planning and laboratory utilization across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, laboratory safety, and documentation standards.
• Coach team members through performance feedback, technical development, and succession planning.
• Support business growth through proposals, scientific presentations, and client engagements.
• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Candidate Profile
• M.Sc / Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant industrial experience in contract research environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary scientific teams and managing complex client-facing projects.
• Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, problem-solving, and project leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job location : Changodar, Ahmedabad