HR Partner - R&D

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.

As an HR Partner for the Integrated Product Development Organization (IPDO) at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, you will serve as a strategic people partner to the Formulations R&D verticals. You will enable IPDO’s mission of cost leadership, first-to-market advantage, deep scientific capability, and accelerated product delivery through robust people strategies and execution. You will partner closely with Delivery managers, tech-leads, Experts and HR COEs to translate IPDO’s priorities into effective people interventions that drive productivity, engagement, and sustainable performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End People Process Ownership

• Own and execute end-to-end people processes for the assigned IPDO cohort in Formulation Verticals, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
• Drive disciplined execution of people processes in line with defined standards, governance, and timelines.
• Partner with HR COEs (Talent, Capability Building, Employee Experience, Rewards) to deliver scalable and business-relevant solutions.

2. Talent Management, Staffing & Capability Building

• Execute IPDO’s talent strategy for the assigned cohort, aligned to current and future product pipeline and delivery requirements.
• Support staffing and capacity planning to enable optimal deployment of scientific and technical talent across projects.
• Anticipate future capability needs driven by evolving product complexity, platform technologies, regulatory expectations, and speed-to-market goals.
• Drive internal mobility, learning interventions, mentoring, to build niche scientific capabilities.

3. Drive Culture Change

• Support culture transformation initiatives aligned to IPDO’s product delivery agenda.
• Drive on-ground implementation of culture initiatives, ensuring active participation of bench scientists and technical teams.
• Enable leaders and employees through transitions with structured change management, clear communication, and sustained engagement.

4. Performance Enablement & Development

• Drive the performance enablement process, ensuring effective goal setting aligned to project milestones, regular check-ins, and timely feedback.
• Coach managers on performance management practices suited to highly skilled scientific and technical professionals.
• Reinforce a performance culture that balances speed, quality, collaboration, and scientific rigor.

5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Partner with Delivery Managers (DMs) and leaders to build inclusive leadership capabilities and DEI awareness.
• Drive initiatives to attract, engage, and retain diverse talent within IPDO.
• Embed DEI principles across talent, performance, and development processes to strengthen equity and representation.

Core Behavioural & Leadership Traits

• High learning agility with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, R&D-driven environment.
• Strong collaborator and team player with proven effectiveness in matrixed organizations.
• Strong commitment to building an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance culture.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust-based relationships across levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR partnering or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting R&D, technology, innovation, or highly specialized professional populations is strongly preferred.
• Strong data and analytics capability, with the ability to translate insights into actionable, business-relevant strategies.

About the Department
Human Resources
The Human Resources department at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the organizational heartbeat, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for their 24,000+ employees. As a well-executed Human Resources (HR) team, we foster a positive and productive workplace. Effective HR practices are involved in recruiting and retaining top talent, providing comprehensive employee development programs, and ensuring fair and transparent policies.

The robust HR department at Dr. Reddys is cultivating a culture of open communication, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in conflict resolution, fostering a healthy work environment and aligns organizational goals with the well-being and professional growth of its employees, contributing significantly to overall company success.

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/#!/