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Principal Scientist

Job in 242221, Gurugram, Uttar Pradesh, India
Listing for: Inera
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:

Principal Scientist, Bio Ag

Location:

Gurugram

About Us
Absolute is a bioscience company founded with the idea of a shared future where both people & planet win together. The company's vision is to build a thriving future for people and the planet by harnessing the power of nature, science & exponential innovation. Today, Absolute's Bio division has evolved into a generation-defining bioscience company across Agriculture, Human Health & Sustainable Materials.
Operating across 30+ countries, Absolute's Agtech businesses encompass – Climate Solutions, Soil Health testing, Crop Insurance & Tech driven commodities trade. Absolute's revolutionary businesses are backed by Xenesis, the R&D arm of Absolute, a stellar team of 150+ scientists making breakthroughs in their fields.
Absolute is backed by Sequoia, Tiger Global, and Alpha Wave, Absolute's angels include Nadir Godrej- MD of Godrej Industries, Kamal Aggarwal
- Promoter of Haldiram, and Kunal Shah- founder of CRED, among others.

About INERA:
INERA stands at the forefront of innovation in the agricultural inputs' biological domain. We are a driving force for change in the agriculture industry. At INERA, we take pride in developing agricultural biologicals that redefine the standards. What truly sets INERA apart is our unwavering commitment to regenerative agriculture. Our bio-abled farm inputs help maintain the delicate natural cycles that underpin biological activity in the soil.

This isn't just important; it's imperative for the future of farming. Join us in the journey towards a greener, more sustainable agriculture, where innovation meets nature's wisdom. Choose INERA for a brighter and more promising farming future.

The Role
We are seeking a visionary scientific leader to head our Bio Agri-inputs team. This is a high-impact
leadership role within the Inera leadership team, responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and commercialization of our next-generation biological agri-inputs portfolio. You will own the end-to-end product pipeline for development and commercialization of products focused on improving soil health, plant nutrition and crop protection.

The role will include the following :

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning
Develop and implement a strategic vision for our Bio Ag group aligned with the business strategy and customer requirements.
Drive the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel products for global markets.
Own Technical Excellence teams for end-to-end delivery of product pipelines from early development to commercialization.

2. Research and Development Management
Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of experiments and studies related to Bio Agri segment, ensuring high scientific rigor and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Manage research projects, timelines, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion of milestones.
Develop novel formulations for crop improvement and crop protection.
Design and development of Bio Ag. Inputs (Biofertilizers, PGPR, Biocontrol. Biostimulants etc.).
Patent filing and writing review on research articles.
Identify novel active ingredients like peptides, metabolites, botanical and plant extracts hormones etc and their applications in agriculture.
Develop production methods for active ingredients and their formulations.
Soil microbiome engineering.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration and successful product development and commercialization.
Provide scientific expertise and guidance in product development strategies, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the market.
Foster effective communication and collaboration with external stakeholders, such as academic institutions, research organizations, and regulatory bodies, to leverage partnerships and collaborations for accelerated product development.

4. Regulatory Compliance and Intellectual Property
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Develop and implement processes to protect intellectual property, including the preparation and submission of patent applications, to…
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