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Position: Head of Analytical R&D

Reporting to: Global Head of R&D

Location: Shamirpet, Hyderabad

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for defining and executing the global analytical R&D strategy of the company,

ensuring scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and the development of robust analytical

methods from early research through commercial launch. The leader will drive innovation in

analytical technologies, manage multi-site teams, and ensure that all R&D products meet global

quality and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH, cGMP). The role requires deep scientific

expertise, proven global team management experience, and the ability to influence strategic

decision-making across R&D, manufacturing, and quality control functions.

Key Deliverables

 Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Define and implement the global analytical

development strategy, aligning departmental objectives with the company's overall business

and R&D goals. Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge analytical

technologies and automation.

 Analytical Method Development & Validation: Oversee the development, optimization,

validation, and transfer of robust analytical methods for characterization, release, and

stability testing of raw materials & API’s

 Regulatory Compliance & Submissions: Ensure all analytical activities comply with global

regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA, GMP). Accountable for authoring, reviewing,

and approving high-quality analytical documentation for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA,

BLA, etc.) and leading the defence of analytical strategies during health authority

inspections.

 Team & Resource Management: Lead, mentor, and manage multi-disciplinary, global

teams of scientists and analysts (100+ staff across sites). Foster a culture of scientific

excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, managing resource allocation and

budget effectively.

 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance

to ensure seamless project execution and technology transfer to commercial sites.

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 Problem-Solving & Data Analysis: Provide expertise and leadership in troubleshooting

complex analytical issues, including out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT)

results, and ensure rigorous data analysis and interpretation to support key decisions.

 Project Management: To oversee all the analytical progress on various projects to deliver

the tasks as per the project timelines by regularly scheduling scientific reviews of the projects

to ensure that the projects / tasks are ON TRACK and leading to the project delivery with

expected high QUOTIF

 Customer Engagement and Interaction: Participation in customer calls to address any

critical issues related to analytics and ensure the timely support to clients. Handling and

participation in customer visits and audits on need basis

 Lab Maintenance, Upkeep and Safety: Ensure proper lab upkeep, proper housekeeping

and develop a culture of 5S in all the labs. Ensure compliance with Safety practices (HSE)

and housekeeping within the department. Ensure regular upgradation of the lab

instrumentations and infrastructure as per the global standards and the proper upkeep of

the instruments.

 Budget and Monitoring: Manage the activities within the budgets (as per quotes) and

review of quotes provided to clients.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

 Education: A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

 Experience: Extensive proven experience (typically 20+ years) in analytical development

within the pharmaceutical/similar industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership

role managing global, cross-functional teams.

 Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in modern analytical techniques and instrumentation

(HPLC, UPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, dissolution, etc.) and a strong understanding of control

strategies and product characterization.

 Skills:

o Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior

stakeholders and authoring complex regulatory documents in English.

o Proven ability to lead through change and manage in a complex, multi cultural and

matrixed environment.

o Strong knowledge of global regulatory landscapes and quality systems (ICH, FDA,

EMA, cGMP/GLP)

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Alcott Global is partnering with a global mobile device company to search for their Global Head of Supply Planning.

The role will be based in Hong Kong.

Role Overview

The Global Head of Supply Planning will oversee all global planning activities, ensuring optimal product availability, efficient inventory levels, and seamless execution across the supply chain. This executive will develop and drive world-class supply planning capabilities, strengthen the IBP framework, and manage complex electronics supply ecosystems. The role requires a strong leader with deep experience in mobile devices/ consumer electronics supply chains, with high-volume, fast-innovation product environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Supply Planning Leadership

• Lead global supply planning across all product lines, ensuring consistent processes, governance, and tools across regions.
• Develop a robust supply planning strategy that supports high-growth business needs, product launch cycles, and multi-tier component dependencies.
• Define and monitor planning KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory health, etc.).

Integrated Business Planning (IBP / S&OP)

• Own and drive the global IBP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment on demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to translate commercial plans into actionable supply strategies.
• Lead monthly IBP/S&OP cycles, facilitating scenario planning and executive decision-making.

Inventory & Capacity Management

• Oversee global inventory levels across finished goods, semi-finished goods, and critical electronic components.
• Define inventory policies and safety stock strategies to balance availability with working capital.
• Work with manufacturing partners and internal operations to ensure accurate capacity planning and long-range supply visibility.

Systems, Data & Analytics

• Drive the evolution of planning tools and digital capabilities (APS, ERP, planning systems).
• Implement data-driven planning methodologies and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, agility, and responsiveness.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

• Build and lead a high-performing global planning team across multiple regions.
• Act as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on supply risk, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience:  

• Minimum 18+ years of supply chain experience with a strong focus on supply planning, electronics SCM, and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA

- ideal.

• Deep understanding of mobile devices, consumer electronics or hi-tech devices supply chains, including long lead-time components and multi-tier supplier ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading global planning teams in fast-paced, high-complexity environments.
• Strong command of IBP/S&OP processes, scenario planning, and cross-functional alignment.
• Expertise in advanced planning systems 
• Experience working with EMS/ODM partners in Asia.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-growth, innovation-driven organizations.

 Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & long-range planning
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven decision-making
• Leadership in complex, ambiguous environments
• Risk management & scenario planning
• Business acumen and financial understanding