Job Design Architect

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 Organization Structure and Design Architect, you play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing Dr. Reddy’s organizational structure. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating an efficient, scalable, and agile framework that supports our strategic goals. You will be at the forefront of crafting the blueprint for a high-performing organization. You shall also partner with HR leaders who are contemplating structural change to advise on impact and implementation of the change.

As a deep subject matter expert you will build and manage the global Job Architecture framework for Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. You will be responsible for setting up a globally consistent set of job families, job roles and bands across employee and executive populations in association with the rewards, talent and learning teams

Success of this role will be measured by improvement in organisation structural efficiency, accuracy in evaluations, efforts made on capacity building and appreciation of the role based organisation amongst line leaders and HRBPs, efficiency in governance of the job evaluation and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the efficiency of the organizational structure by assessing factors such as:
  • Resource Utilization: Measure how effectively resources (human, financial, and technological) are allocated and utilized within the organization.
  • Process Optimization: Track improvements in workflow efficiency and the elimination of redundant processes due to structural changes.
  • Cost Reduction: Measure cost savings achieved through structural improvements, including reductions in overhead or administrative expenses.
• Develop, assess, and optimize the organizational structure and design to enhance efficiency, alignment, and agility. Regularly evaluate the structure for opportunities to streamline processes and improve resource allocation.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives by developing transition plans, providing guidance to stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions during structural changes.
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in the current organization. Translate data into actionable recommendations for structure enhancement.
• Assess the organization's ability to adapt to evolving business needs and changes in the external environment.
• Maintain the consistency and integrity of the roles within the organisation through effective and robust job analysis and job evaluation
• Serve as a focal point for the job architecture, ensuring work is developed with diverse input, delivered according to the scope of work, and the project timeline and resources are managed to achieve project goals.
• Partner with Talent Team to align job roles to skills and ensure there is an integrated end to end alignment of Job Architecture and Skills Taxonomy
• Provide expert support for coaching the organization on the job evaluation methodology
• Create a governance model for ensuring the sustainability and relevance of the organizational structure

• 6-10 years of experience in Organisation Design, Job Design or Organisation Effectiveness.
• A full-time MBA degree from a reputed B-School is required.
• High level understanding of HR processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge and experience in organizational design principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven ability to drive and manage organizational change initiatives successfully.
• Ability to align organizational design with the company's strategic objectives.
• Experience in supporting large end-to-end cross-functional process excellence/improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and changing direction of initiatives and strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources,
• Experience working with a geographically dispersed team
• Demonstration of successful interactions with cross-functional business partners
• Ability to work with all levels of partners and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Able to work autonomously with little daily mentorship in a matrixed environment.

Able to act as leader for colleagues with less experience may coordinate the work of other staff members when needed.

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/#!/