Cluster Delivery Lead - Automation & Digital

About Dr. Reddy’s

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, or Dr. Reddy’s in short, is a global integrated pharmaceutical company.

Each of our 20,000+ employees have one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines, because Good Health Can’t Wait.

Dr. Reddy’s has always been at the forefront of large-scale digitalization of end-to-end processes with the best-in-class technology platforms. Our digital transformation journey is continuous, pervasive, and driven at the highest level. Adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and extensive use of Data & Advance analytics to drive growth and continuous improvement is integral way of working.

We are looking for people who share our passion to catalyze this journey.

A brief about us (you’ll find more on our website www.drreddys.com): We have three core businesses: Global Generics, Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients and Proprietary Products. We have a strong and growing Biologics portfolio and a rich, transnational R&D network. Our manufacturing, marketing and sales operations span 56 countries.

Responsibilities:

1. Overall responsible for delivery and commissioning of projects, ensuring alignment with operating philosophies from the commencement of manufacturing.

2. Foster harmonization in process design and specifications across API Business units.

3. Collaborate with Automation & MES Vendors/OEMs to facilitate smooth delivery, including necessary customizations and integrations.

4. Drive continuous improvement projects through the implementation of automation and digitization on the shop floor.

5. Apply Design Thinking principles and build the necessary capabilities to ensure sustainability.

6. Demonstrate understanding of 21CFR Part11 requirements for computerized systems, Computer System Validation concepts, and familiarity with ISA 95,88 structure.

7. Understand and develop expertise in MES - Rockwell FTPS.

8. Gain proficiency in SAP systems and interface scenarios between SAP and MES systems.

9. Liaise between internal teams and external project teams, ensuring the completion of tasks.

10. Take responsibility for new project implementations and upgrade projects, from the requirement gathering stage to qualification and final delivery.

11. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end production process of API Manufacturing.

12. Provide functional guidance to users working on the application.

13. Define hardware requirements for the implementation of MES systems.

14. Coordinate with vendor support teams for issue corrections and implement corrections/enhancements and version upgrades in accordance with qualification standards and SOPs.

15. Interact with business users to gather and understand their needs, analyze process documents, workflows, and conduct workshops and surveys to document project scope and business requirements.

16. Collaborate with architects and business partners to identify technical solutions for business process improvements, ensuring a balance between the value proposition and scope.

17. Implement and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for enhanced control and monitoring.

18. Ensure compliance with industrial protocols, facilitating seamless system integration.

19. Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, leveraging technological advancements for improved efficiency.

20. Lead the adoption of smart manufacturing practices, integrating IoT, analytics, and predictive maintenance.

B.Tech- Instrumentation or Chemical or Electrical

About Digital Process Excellence (DPEx)

Our digital transformation journey is led by the DPEx team and is structured along the lines of Digitalize the Core and Transform with Digital.

With a mandate to ensure continuous process improvement and drive patient centric innovation, it spans all functions and operations. In other words, you could be working on projects to expedite research outcomes one day, designing customer engagement platforms the next.

• Reimagine Dr. Reddy’s as a ‘platform-based’ organization.
• Create Data as an asset that brings competitive advantage and business impact

Create Digital solutions that make the lives of our patients and customers easier and better

Things we do to help you grow

You will find working at Dr. Reddy’s a rewarding experience. We actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. These can include external certifications as well as workshops and seminars.

Efforts never unnoticed at Dr. Reddy’s. Top performers are duly appreciated, rewarded and retained, and that’s why over 95% of our high performers choose to stay with us.

Choice of Benefits Offered

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things, your own laptop and other essential equipment, the flexibility to work from home, learning and development opportunities, insurance coverage for yourself (up toRs.3L) and your family and flexi-working hours

Culture at Dr Reddys

We nurture an environment that promotes intelligent risk-taking and mutual respect irrespective of function or level because we believe that everyone is capable to of doing great things. Our people enjoy the space and freedom to experiment, innovate and put their talent to best use. They know that their efforts will be encouraged and rewarded.