Role Overview
Flychem is hiring a Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals. This is a full-time role in Hyderabad. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Flychem is looking for an experienced Senior R&D Scientist to lead development of specialty intermediates and functional ingredients across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical platforms. The role involves process development, route scouting, scale-up support, and optimization of specialty chemical products focused on pyridine, pyridone, triazine, imidazole, pyrimidine, cyclic ketone, UV filter, resorcinol, esterification, and heterocyclic intermediate chemistries. The candidate will support both in-house manufacturing and external manufacturing/technology-transfer projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead R&D projects for specialty intermediates and functional ingredients
- Develop scalable synthetic routes and process improvements
- Handle reaction optimization, purification, yield improvement, and impurity control
- Work on heterocyclic chemistry including pyridine, pyridone, triazine, imidazole, pyrimidine, and cyclic ketone chemistries
- Work on chlorination, fluorination, esterification, amidation, alkylation, cyclization, and condensation reactions
- Support scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot/manufacturing scale
- Coordinate with external manufacturing partners for technology transfer and process support
- Prepare technical process documentation and development reports
- Collaborate with QC, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
- Support innovation and commercialization of new specialty intermediates
Preferred Technology Exposure
- Pyridine chemistry
- Pyridone chemistry
- Cyanuric chloride and triazine chemistry
- Imidazole chemistry
- Pyrimidine chemistry
- Resorcinol derivatives
- UV filter intermediates
- Retinoid chemistry
- Esterification chemistry
- Specialty cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical intermediates
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc / M.Tech / PhD in Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of industrial R&D experience
- Strong understanding of organic synthesis and process chemistry
- Experience in specialty chemicals, cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical intermediates, or APIs
- Familiarity with analytical tools such as HPLC, GC, KF, IR, etc.
- Experience handling lab-scale and pilot-scale reactions
- Strong technical documentation and reporting capability
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on advanced specialty intermediate platforms
- Exposure to global B2B cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical markets
- Innovation-focused work environment
- Long-term growth opportunities
How to Apply?
Apply here on LinkedIn or send your updated CV to careers@flychem.com.
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How do I apply for the Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals position at Flychem?
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Where is the Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals position at Flychem located?
This position is based in Hyderabad. Flychem has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals at Flychem earn?
Flychem has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals role at Flychem posted?
This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (50 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior R&D Scientist – Specialty Chemicals role at Flychem require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Flychem lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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