Principal - DPEx OSD Manufacturing Ops

About Dr. Reddy’s

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, or Dr. Reddy’s in short, is a global integrated pharmaceutical company.

Each of our 20,000+ employees have one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines, because Good Health Can’t Wait.

Dr. Reddy’s has always been at the forefront of large-scale digitalization of end-to-end processes with the best-in-class technology platforms. Our digital transformation journey is continuous, pervasive, and driven at the highest level. Adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and extensive use of Data & Advance analytics to drive growth and continuous improvement is integral way of working.

We are looking for people who share our passion to catalyze this journey.

A brief about us (you’ll find more on our website www.drreddys.com): We have three core businesses: Global Generics, Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients and Proprietary Products. We have a strong and growing Biologics portfolio and a rich, transnational R&D network. Our manufacturing, marketing and sales operations span 56 countries.

Job Summary: The Principal DPEx OSD Manufacturing Ops will spearhead digital transformation initiatives and process improvements within the OSD Manufacturing Business unit. This role involves driving value, digital maturity, managing change, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Driving Digital Transformation:
   • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive digital transformation programs.
   • Lead digital driven business programmes such as Review By Exception, Product Robustness, Capacity Unlock, and Asset Robustness etc.
   • Enhance Business KPIs (Yield, COPE, TVC savings, Cost per Pill) through AI/ML-enabled analytics and data serviceability.
2. Driving Digital Maturity:
   • Implement core digital solutions such as MES, L2, OSI-PI, LIMS, and WMS.
   • Serve as the single point of contact for all stakeholders, including Digital COE, Enterprise COE, and Data Governance.
   • Ensure timely and budget-compliant implementation of solutions.
3. Change Management:
   • Champion Industry 4.0 use cases on the shop floor and act as a change agent.
   • Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
4. Business Case Development:
   • Identify problems and create compelling business cases.
   • Engage in stakeholder management, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the leadership team.
5. Project Execution & Delivery:
   • Provide necessary support during solution implementation.
   • Collaborate with vendors to ensure effective solution deployment.
6. Internal Customer Relationship Management:
   • Build strong working relationships with business users, senior management, and other functions.
   • Enhance user understanding and adoption of IT systems.
7. IT Compliance:
   • Ensure the plant remains in compliance with all manufacturing core/GxP systems.
   • Regularly review and ensure adherence to procedures during routine operations.
   • Support applicable cGMP activities in manufacturing systems by closing QMS notification within time, providing resources and training as per the Quality Management System (QMS).
8. Operational Support:
   • Enable the site to meet targets with minimal business interruptions due to manufacturing and engineering applications, including MES, L2-PI, SAP, WMS, and AMPLE.
   • Understand SAP in the context of the PM module and SAP competencies, with exposure to L1 and L2 automation layers.
   • Actively resolve L2/L3 issues and service requests related to manufacturing applications.
9. Corporate Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with corporate policies (quality, safety, COBE).
   • Pursue self-growth and continuous professional development.
10. Application Management:
    • Coordinate site-specific installation, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of applications.
    • Ensure high availability of systems and proper functioning of peripherals (scanners, weighing scales, barcode labels, printers).

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital transformation and process excellence within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of MES, L2, OSI-PI, LIMS, WMS, and SAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

About Digital Process Excellence (DPEx)

Our digital transformation journey is led by the DPEx team and is structured along the lines of Digitalize the Core and Transform with Digital.

With a mandate to ensure continuous process improvement and drive patient centric innovation, it spans all functions and operations. In other words, you could be working on projects to expedite research outcomes one day, designing customer engagement platforms the next.

• Reimagine Dr. Reddy’s as a ‘platform-based’ organization.
• Create Data as an asset that brings competitive advantage and business impact

Create Digital solutions that make the lives of our patients and customers easier and better

Things we do to help you grow

You will find working at Dr. Reddy’s a rewarding experience. We actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. These can include external certifications as well as workshops and seminars.

Efforts never unnoticed at Dr. Reddy’s. Top performers are duly appreciated, rewarded and retained, and that’s why over 95% of our high performers choose to stay with us.

Choice of Benefits Offered

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things, your own laptop and other essential equipment, the flexibility to work from home, learning and development opportunities, insurance coverage for yourself (up toRs.3L) and your family and flexi-working hours

Culture at Dr Reddys

We nurture an environment that promotes intelligent risk-taking and mutual respect irrespective of function or level because we believe that everyone is capable to of doing great things. Our people enjoy the space and freedom to experiment, innovate and put their talent to best use. They know that their efforts will be encouraged and rewarded.