Drug Device development Lead

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 Description

This drug product device engineer will be a key contributor in drug device development, developing device functionality tests, design control, developing device assembly process, tech transfer, device related qualifications and continuous improvement in Dr. Reddy’s Biologics

Qualification:

Drug device development, such as prefilled syringe with needle safety device, manual injectors, autoinjector/pen and wearable devices.

SME from developing biologics drug devices

Accountable in developing device functionality test methods and transfer of methods to QC for release testing

Expertise in primary container (Vial, stopper, PFS) selection for biologic drug product through stability studies

Educational qualification: B.Tech. or B.Pharm. or M.Tech. or M.Pharm. or Ph.D

Minimum work experience:

12+ years of experience for BS and 6+ years of experience for MS or PhD in device development, test method development, device assembly, filling and packaging processes for biologics drug products

Strong knowledge on standards and regulations: Quality System Regulation – 21CFR820, ISO 13485 and ISO 11608.

Excellent technical writing skills

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and regulatory market.
• Expertise in developing Devices for Drug product ideas and concepts.
• Strong market research capabilities to identify unmet needs, assess product fit, and determine positioning strategies.


Behavioural skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to establish relationships with potential partners and align with product stakeholders.
• Strategic mind set to align portfolio management with business objectives and priorities.
• Leadership and influence skills to drive portfolio decisions and manage risk effectively.

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