Lead Project Design (CTO)

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 Summary
We are seeking Lead for Engineering and Projects to play a crucial role in in supporting project management activities to ensure the successful execution of engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include assisting in collecting project requirements, preparing documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting project execution under the guidance of senior team members.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for assisting in collecting project requirements by supporting user departments in gathering necessary information. This involves documenting project concepts, layouts, instrument lists, and cost estimates based on identified requirements under the guidance of senior team members.
• You will assist in preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS) for instruments and systems by drafting them and obtaining cross-functional team review and approval. Additionally, you will aid in vendor management by obtaining system offers, conducting basic cross-verification, and providing necessary information to the purchase/Supply Chain team.
• You will be responsible for conducting Safety Risk Assessment/HAZOP during the project design stage and following the project qualification procedure outlined in the Plant Qualification SOP. You will also assist in coordinating with purchase and vendors to ensure timely delivery of automation systems and providing ongoing project support by monitoring progress and helping as required.
• You will be responsible for arranging and providing training sessions for team members and reviewing and modifying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on project requirements. You will aid in creating standardized URS for instrumentation and automation systems and ensuring all project-related documents are organized and accessible in a common folder or platform.
• Additionally, you will assist in executing projects as per finalized designs, including checking contractor bills and measurements, and undertake any other project-related responsibilities assigned by senior team members.

Educational qualification: Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field.

Minimum work experience- 12-15 Years of Experience in Project Engineering 

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Proven experience in project management and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of safety risk assessment/ Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study 
• Experience with project qualification procedures and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Behavioural skills
• Proactive leader and result oriented. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.

 

About the Department
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/#!/