Principal Product Manager-Biologics R&D

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.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning plant capacity, identifying new technologies for operational capacity and flexibility, selecting technologies to enhance plant efficiency, and driving cost improvement programs to maximize plant efficiency and minimize wastage.
• Monitoring the availability of material, infrastructure, manpower, and equipment for the production process.
• Addressing critical issues and escalations related to manufacturing, resolving breakdowns of critical machines, identifying areas for automation, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for smooth plant operations.
• Driving SHE initiatives, ensuring compliance, and conducting spot checks. Playing a key role in fostering a quality culture and monitoring compliance in manufacturing operations.
• Partnering with the Site Quality Head to enhance quality standards throughout the facility.
• Leading the preparation for regulatory and customer audits, fostering a culture of readiness and engagement with auditors, and demonstrating ownership of Quality and cGMP across the site.
• Checking the compliance of production and packing departments concerning regulatory, legal, and safety guidelines in the plant.
• Monitoring compliance with The Factories Act, 1948, approving and closing documentation related to change controls, deviations, and incidents.
• Participating in department meetings, addressing compliance issues, and closing non-conformities and out-of-specification incidents in collaboration with QA (Quality Assurance).
• People development, conducting goal setting, performance appraisals, mentoring/coaching for team members, manpower planning, and recruitment.
• Monitoring operating expenses, prioritizing necessary expenses, and providing final approval for expenses.
• Designing production incentive programs for workmen in collaboration with the Head of Industrial Relations.
• Overseeing production planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery. Continuous improvement by studying equipment utilization, reviewing manufacturing procedures/resources, and addressing capacity issues.
• Monitoring non-moving and slow-moving inventory, WIP (Work in Progress), and semi-finished goods. Deciding plans to liquidate/re-process/write-off inventories in coordination with T &P (Transportation and Planning), Plant Support, and QA teams.

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Educational qualification and work experience

Educational qualification: A Post-Graduation in Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Chemical engineering
Minimum work experience: 15 years of experience in leading a large plant operations team

Skills & attributes

Technical Skills

• Core understanding of the BioPharma/Biosimilar business, including knowledge of product capability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness considerations.
• Broad knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirements relevant to the industry.
• Understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in the production of BioPharma/ Biosimilar products.
• Knowledge of engineering principles as they relate to the equipment and machines.
• Understanding of quality management systems, including the ability to implement and maintain quality standards in compliance with industry regulations.
• Technical expertise in biosimilars, encompassing a deep understanding of their development, production, and quality control processes.
• Fair understanding of API & Analytical Development (Generic R&D)
• Good exposure to process automation programs, and data analytics projects. (Practical experience)
• Innovative thinking and co-creation ability (Able to see through opportunities: Zoom in & Out)
• Over all understanding of Generic Pharma landscape (R&D/ Mfg / QA) – Not only Marketing
• Process re-engineering experience and being accustomed to principles of Lean management is preferred.
• Agile based project management
• Design thinking, UI/UX expertise.
• Awareness of  Generative AI for meeting customers needs.

Behavioural skills

• Demonstrates active listening skills, fostering effective communication.
• Exhibits the ability to make prompt and informed decisions.
• Possesses strong analytical abilities for effective problem-solving.
• Emphasizes effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates the capacity to positively influence others.
• Excels in building and leveraging professional networks.
• Displays leadership qualities, guiding and inspiring others.

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About the Department

Biologics

Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon...

" Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards...

" 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...

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

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