Lead Project Management (Sterile Cluster)

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.

• Create project plans with milestones and deliverables, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Track and periodically update project progress in project management tools (MSP / S2L).           
• In consultation with SCM, ensure availability of materials, and other pre-requisites at plant for New product executions..
• In consultation with site heads/ line leaders, ensure enough resources were allocated for timely completion of project milestones.
• Deliver the NP executions filings and WIP milestones for a given FY. Ability to prioritize / de-prioritize the product executions at plant basis the need. Co-ordinate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, regulatory, finance, business development, to meet the execution timelines and to achieve NP milestones for the give FY.
• Ensures project review are done, highlight challenges and seek support from VH / PMO Head for resolution and information percolation on time.
• Prompt tracking & reporting of project happenings to leaders & Stakeholders. Conduct weekly product reviews involving Vertical Head, site heads, quality leads, HPTs and key stakeholders to drive new product executions at at plant and delivering key decisions. For complex products, conduct workshops periodically to align moving parts to meet the project deliverables.
• Early warning signals to top management on slippages, prepare actions in the form of MoM and track CAPAs.
• Creates avenues to ensure regular communication with all stakeholders.  Efficiently communicate the project status through available channels of communication (mail/ MS Teams/ Call/ LDM/ in person).
• Organize weekly, bi-weekly and monthly review meetings for ensuring alignment and execution of key identified activities.
• Proactively circulates the pre-read (updates/ analytics) to effectively utilize the discussion platforms such as plant MRM, QRM, Backend steercom, IPDO MRM, EU/ US CPM, Weekly reviews and other discussion forums; to achieve successful review and decision outcomes from Sr. Management.
• Ensure periodic review of Capex and procurement items, track the delivery timelines to meet the product milestones.
• Play an active role in the systematic improvement programs such as SDP/ OE diagnostics in INJ vertical to bring out the excellence in execution for new products (till filings) at plants.
• Ability to run New Product Governance Mechanism within INJ vertical and across the FTO7/ FTO9/ FTO11.
• Takes ownership for end results and outcomes, Continuously acquires new skills related to different aspects of project management and applies it to work.

Educational qualification: Post graduation in Science / Pharmacy preferably with an MBA and PMP certification

Minimum work experience: 10+ Years of experience in Pharma project management / New product filing & execution

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Proven experience in project management within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on Sterile value chain.
• In-depth knowledge of parenteral product development processes, including formulation development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for Sterile manufacturing and filing management (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project (MSP) for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress.
Behavioural skills
• Proactive leader and result oriented. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

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/#!/