Business Portfolio Partner

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job summary
We are looking for an individual in the portfolio analytics role to access epidemiological databases, build early-stage models for drug potential, evaluate COGs  (Cost of Goods), and make recommendations on development thresholds. The role includes building visualization tools for senior leader interaction, utilizing quantitative skills for simulations and discounted cash-flow models on advanced programs, and contributing to the evaluation of quantitative models for in-licensing opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for owning the models for a set of assets and strategic actions such as in/out licensing. This includes individual molecule long-term forecasting and potential assessment. Your role involves understanding reference drug markets, epidemiology, disease areas, treatment algorithms, IP (Intellectual Property) landscape, pricing trends, competition, and various market factors.
• You will analyze in/out licensing opportunities, biosimilar penetration, market shares, and compute cash flow potential based on constraints, timelines, and new developments. Building financial models, conducting market intelligence, and assessing return potential, costs, and scenarios for in/out licensing are integral aspects of your responsibilities.
• You will be responsible for the development and deployment of the Portfolio Analytics process. This includes analyzing the profitability index and assisting in developing quant/NPV  (Net Present Value) based assessments of future value and priorities while assigning financial risks. Additionally, you will access various healthcare and financial databases to gain insights and data needed in the process.
• You will be responsible for portfolio prioritization, supporting the head of Portfolio Management & Strategy, and the Strategy & Product Steering Committee in prioritizing molecules for early development. This includes establishing processes for monitoring and updating decisions based on significant changes in program valuation. Additionally, you will provide data-based contributions to recommendations and framing of portfolio choices, along with offering domain/functional input into strategic portfolio assessments.

Educational qualification: An MBA with specialisation in Finance

Minimum work experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in portfolio management or business development

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Hands-on work experience in designing and developing financial models, including expertise in financial modelling related to licensing, cost analysis, and evaluation of financial accounts.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• General understanding of Portfolio Management principles.
• Solid understanding of drug product development processes, including the various stages involved in bringing a pharmaceutical product to market.
• Knowledge of healthcare databases, routine financial reporting, and a strong ability to handle analytical data within the healthcare context.
• Expertise in financial analysis, including the use of visualization tools for data interpretation.
• Understanding of the global regulatory framework in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting program and stage gate reviews, with a focus on evaluating business cases.
• Fundamental knowledge of Quality principles, Formulation Development, Manufacturing processes, and Supply Chain management within the pharmaceutical industry.

Behavioural skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in negotiations and sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics.
• Maintains objectivity and effectively works in ambiguous situations.
• Possesses a strong blend of strategic thinking and execution skills, aligning cross-functional teams for successful outcomes.
• Exhibits self-initiative and resilience, proactively addressing challenges.
• Communicates effectively and engages with senior leaders, showcasing strong communication skills.

About the Department
Biologics
Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon.
With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas, covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales – future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas, and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products.
With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities – in-house clone development, upstream and downstream process development, bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation.
Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs.
We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure
Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900,000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/