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The result: new materials go from molecule to commercial scale in months, not years. Scimplify operates offices and teams across 5 countries with 1,000+ innovator customers in 40+ countries.\nWe are backed by investors such as Accel, Bertelsmann, Omnivore, Hitachi Ventures and 3one4 Capital, having raised over $80M.\nRole Overview\nThe Head - PR & Communications will own Scimplify's public relations and corporate communications strategy, with a strong focus on media visibility, executive positioning, corporate storytelling, and reputation management.\nThe individual will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with leading media houses, business publications, journalists, editors, and industry influencers, securing meaningful coverage in publications such as The Times of India, Forbes, Economic Times, Business Standard, Mint, and other relevant national and international media.\nThis role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, media relationships, storytelling capabilities, and the ability to represent Scimplify and its leadership effectively across external communication platforms.\nKey responsibilities\n1. Media Relations & Strategic PR\nDevelop and execute Scimplify's overall public relations and media engagement strategy.\nBuild strong relationships with journalists, editors, reporters, and media decision-makers across leading business, financial, technology, and industry publications.\nDrive high-quality earned media coverage in publications such as Forbes, The Times of India, Economic Times, Mint, Business Standard, and relevant international media.\nIdentify opportunities for company announcements, business milestones, funding developments, strategic partnerships, leadership interviews, and industry commentary.\nProactively pitch compelling stories that strengthen Scimplify's visibility and credibility among customers, investors, partners, and the wider business community.\nBuild a sustained media presence rather than relying solely on one-off press releases or paid placements.\n2. Corporate Positioning & Brand Reputation\nDefine and strengthen Scimplify's corporate narrative, positioning, and reputation in the specialty chemicals and manufacturing ecosystem.\nDevelop differentiated messaging around the company's business model, technology-enabled approach, manufacturing network, innovation, growth, and market impact.\nEnsure consistency in corporate messaging across media interactions, public announcements, interviews, and external communications.\nIdentify opportunities to position Scimplify as a credible and influential company in the evolving specialty chemicals landscape.\nMonitor media coverage, industry conversations, competitor communications, and emerging reputation risks.\n3. Leadership Profiling & Media Representation\nBuild the public profiles of Scimplify's founders, CEO, and senior leadership team.\nSecure interviews, expert commentary, leadership features, podcasts, panel discussions, and speaking opportunities.\nPrepare leadership for media interactions through briefing documents, talking points, interview preparation, and message development.\nRepresent Scimplify in relevant media interactions and coordinate with journalists and media houses on behalf of the company.\nDevelop thought leadership opportunities for the leadership team across business, technology, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and specialty chemicals.\nEstablish senior leaders as credible industry voices through opinion articles, expert perspectives, and relevant public forums.\n4. Corporate Storytelling & Content Strategy\nTranslate complex business, technology, and manufacturing developments into compelling, accessible stories for business and mainstream media.\nLead the development of press releases, media pitches, corporate announcements, leadership articles, op-eds, media briefs, and company narratives.\nBuild a proactive editorial calendar aligned with business priorities, company milestones, and industry developments.\nIdentify relevant themes and story angles that appeal to business editors and journalists.\nCollaborate with marketing, business, HR, and leadership teams to ensure communication initiatives support Scimplify's strategic objectives.\n5. Reputation Management & Crisis Communications\nDevelop a structured approach to corporate reputation management and crisis communications.\nAnticipate potential reputational risks and prepare response frameworks for sensitive business or media situations.\nManage media responses during critical developments in coordination with the leadership team and relevant internal stakeholders.\nEstablish clear communication protocols, approval mechanisms, and spokesperson guidelines.\nMonitor media coverage and respond to inaccurate or potentially damaging reporting with appropriate speed and judgment.\n6. Industry Visibility & Strategic Partnerships\nIdentify opportunities for Scimplify to participate in relevant industry forums, business summits, conferences, award platforms, and leadership events.\nBuild relationships with industry associations, business platforms, event organisers, and relevant communications partners.\nEvaluate opportunities for credible editorial features, executive speaking engagements, and industry recognition.\nManage external PR agencies, specialist communications partners, and budgets where required, ensuring measurable outcomes and strong execution.\n7. PR Strategy, Budget & Measurement\nDevelop the annual PR and communications roadmap, including media priorities, target publications, campaigns, and leadership visibility plans.\nManage the PR budget effectively, with a focus on quality of coverage, strategic relevance, and measurable impact.\nTrack media coverage, share of voice, message penetration, leadership visibility, sentiment, and the quality of publications secured.\nEstablish reporting mechanisms to evaluate the impact of PR initiatives on corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement.\nDesired candidate profile\n12-18 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, strategic communications, or media relations.\nProven experience leading PR and communications for a high-growth company, established corporate, technology business, manufacturing organisation, or B2B enterprise.\nStrong relationships with journalists, editors, and media professionals across leading Indian business and mainstream publications.\nDemonstrated ability to secure meaningful earned media coverage in reputed publications such as Forbes, The Times of India, Economic Times, Mint, Business Standard, and similar platforms.\nExperience building corporate narratives and positioning founders, CEOs, and senior executives as industry thought leaders.\nExcellent storytelling, writing, communication, stakeholder management, and media engagement skills.\nExperience managing corporate reputation, sensitive media interactions, and crisis communications.\nAbility to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in media pitching, content development, and execution.\nStrong commercial understanding and the ability to translate business strategy into effective external communications.\nPreferred industry background\nCandidates from the following backgrounds would be particularly relevant:\nLeading PR and communications agencies with strong business-media relationships.\nCorporate communications teams at high-growth technology, SaaS, B2B, or manufacturing companies.\nSpecialty chemicals, industrial technology, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or deep-tech organisations.\nCompanies with strong founder-led communications, corporate reputation, and business media engagement.\nCandidates from leading PR agencies may be considered if they have managed senior corporate clients, developed strong editor-level relationships, and demonstrated ownership of strategic media outcomes.\nKey success matrics\nQuality and relevance of earned media coverage in leading national and international publications.\nVisibility and positioning of Scimplify's founders and senior leadership.\nGrowth in corporate brand awareness and reputation among relevant stakeholders.\nStrength of relationships with key journalists, editors, and media organisations.\nNumber and quality of leadership interviews, expert commentary opportunities, and thought leadership placements.\nConsistency and effectiveness of corporate 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