A public sector organization invites applications for career-oriented and experienced professional for the following position:
Position Title: Senior Manager – Research & Development
Duty Station: Karachi
Purpose: The incumbent, on a regular basis, is responsible for leading research and development initiatives to strengthen the corporation’s products and their input components. It focuses on improving processes, enhancing formulations of raw materials, inks and papers and ensuring product durability, security and consistency. The role also involves optimizing manufacturing processes and translating innovative ideas into practical scalable solutions that enhance efficiency.
Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to the following:
- Lead scientific research and development to improve inks, coatings, papers, substrates and other materials used in security printing.
- Explore and apply innovative technologies and processes to strengthen product quality, durability and anti-counterfeit features.
- Conduct chemical and material testing to validate product performance, consistency and reliability
- Plan, conduct and evaluate lab and machine-scale trails for alternate raw material and new product development.
- Investigate technical problems raised by operations and ensure timely resolution with practical solutions
- Supervise and monitor new and ongoing R&D projects, ensuring optimal use of manpower, resources and equipment.
- Interact with departmental managers on development projects, gather technical feedback and align efforts with organizational priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Procurement, Security, Engineering, etc.) to integrate improvements and resolve technical challenges.
- Evaluate and qualify new supplies for raw materials, ensuring alignment with current and future product requirements.
- Assess requirements for advanced testing equipment and introduce new methods/tests to meet evolving organizational and industry needs.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal SOP and other industry-specific quality regulations.
- Ensure strict adherence to national and organizational security protocols for handling sensitive materials and processes.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of research findings, test results, corrective actions and improvements measures.
- Support the General Manager in workforce planning, skill assessments and performance appraisal for staff engaged in R&D and quality activities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education: PhD in Applied Chemistry from a reputed university recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC). Candidates holding any foreign degree are required to submit an HEC Equivalence certificate.
Age: Maximum 50 Years as on the last date of submission of application to PSPC
Nationality: Pakistani.
Experience: At least 10 years of post-qualification experience with 03 years in supervisory (mid-level) capacity.
Note:
- The corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
- A market-based package as per corporation’s policy will be offered.
- Service benefits including medical coverage for self and family, loans, gratuity, contributory PF, life insurance, bonus, leaves etc.
- Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification at any stage of the process for current as well as for all future recruitments in the corporation, even if the candidates are otherwise qualified.
Age limit may be relaxed by three years for the candidates for Ex FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.