Operational Excellence (OE) Quality 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 Summary:

Designing of Continuous improvement projects in Quality for Improving the operational efficiency, Reduction of defects and incidences, and build a culture of continuous improvement in plant quality assurance and quality control.      

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Identify Areas of Improvement: Conduct thorough assessments to pinpoint areas needing improvement in QC and QA. Use tools like root cause analysis (RCA) and trend analysis to identify key projects.
• Develop Plans: Anticipate potential issues and needs, and create detailed plans to address them. This includes setting clear objectives and timelines.
• Quality OE Philosophies: Deploy methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Theory of Constraints (TOC) to drive operational efficiency.
• Best Practices: Adopt industry best practices to build a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in quality.
• Use trend analysis to identify problem areas and develop corrective and preventive actions. Innovate with new tools and systems to enhance productivity.
• Propose and implement changes in Quality processes to meet regulatory expectations. Ensure a robust change management process is in place.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations and industry best practices.
• Perform regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance.
• Standardized Approach: Develop a standardized approach to CI using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to QA and QC teams to ensure they understand and can deploy CI methodologies effectively.
• Manage critical CI projects at the site level, ensuring they align with overall goals.
• Establish KPI's to measure success, regularly analyse performance data to identify trends and provide updates on progress and recommend further improvements.
• MIS Updates: Guide the QA and QC teams to Provide regular Updates on key metrics such as cost improvements, total savings, reduction in incidences, defects, changeover time, and investigation timelines.
• Comprehensive Understanding: Ensure a deep understanding of all QA and QC operations, including method development, validation, impurity characterization, and stability analysis.
• Process and Instruments: Be well-versed in the processes and instruments used in QA and QC to effectively manage and improve operations.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance quality and operational excellence.
• Coaching Employees: Mentor staff on quality standards and CI methods.
• Foster a culture of quality and excellence throughout the organization.
• Waste Reduction: Implementing operational excellence strategies like Lean and Six Sigma can significantly reduce waste, leading to lower operational costs.
• Efficiency Improvements: Streamlining processes and eliminating inefficiencies can result in substantial cost savings.
• Higher Quality: Improved quality control and assurance can lead to better product quality, reducing defects and returns, which enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Suggest advanced tools and technologies to enhance quality efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce human touch points in quality.
• Targets industry-leading growth and cost leadership, thinks big and takes risks to reach business aspirations.
• Acts with agility; is disciplined and rigorous in execution.
• Inspires people to reach their full potential through work and continuous learning.
• Drive patient and customer-focused innovation in all areas using cutting edge science, technology & digital tools.
• Takes responsibility for outcomes and own end results.
• Excels by combining deep professional expertise and disciplined execution.

B. tech in Industrial Engg, Lean six sigma black belt, green belt and pharma experience minimum 2-3 years.

• Should have 12 to 15 years of experience in a pharma industry, Process Industries like fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG,) Information Technology (IT) or any process industry.
• Deep understanding of Compliance, Quality, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain and business
• Good knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Methodology & Tools, data analytics

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/