Process Development Scientist

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 a dynamic and experienced Scientist in Process Engineering in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development with proven expertise in scaling up or down technologies to meet production demands. Proficient in Process and Chemical Engineering, adept at troubleshooting complex projects, facilitating technology transfer, and optimizing operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

'•Need to have detailed knowledge on Continuous manufacturing process development including batch unit operations.
•Summarize literature survey for relevant processes and technologies,
•Basic knowledge on green chmistry principles,
•Preparation of RMC sheets for respective projects.
•Hands on experience on different types of pumps, flow reactors and appilications.
•Knowledge on using of PAT tools for flow process developement.
•Scientific understanding for screening molecules in Flow and  process development and scale up from laboratory to commercial scale (Scale up Correlation for all unit operations).
•Data analysis and drawing inferences/outcomes with minimum guidence.
•Understand feasibility process, define process variables and responses in collaboration with R&D  for DoE studies to understand design space to meet critical quality attributes (CQAs) .
•Conduct scale-up and what-if studies with minimal guidance.
• ELN documentation as per SOP
• Draft the process for scale up i.e. Kilo lab, CPP and T&V batches in coordination with CFTs 
•Evaluate and establish processes for recovery of solvent and product.
•Coordinate with vendors, SCM, engineering team and  stores for spares & consumables which are required for day to day and projects activities.
•Generate safety data under supervision of safety experts using related tools like RC1/DSC/TSU/ARC/MIE etc.
•Generate sufficient data using lab-scale prototypes of downstream equipments
•Prepare equipment requirements based on the campaign plan with minimal guidance.
•Track modification and ensure facility suitability and readiness. 
•Knowledge on Continuous& Batch crystallization process development,filtration and drying.
•Knowledge on down stream unit operations like Liquid liquid extractions.

•Execute Scale up batches ( Kilo lab/Pilot plant/commercial plant)  batches to verify design space and study scale-dependent parameters, and share observations and suggestions for process/equipment modifications
•Execute T&V campaign and support in related activities with minimal guidance                                                                   
•Support troubleshooting activities  in case of issues in scale up/validation batches with minimal guidance     
•Support draft investigation reports   

Support work towards DMF filing and addressing regulatory queries related to Process Engineering
•Should be aware of process validation & other general GMP & GLP aspects
•    Maintain process documentation.

'•Be familiar with IP landscape & other published literature related to product

Educational qualification: MSc. Chemistry/Organic Chemistry

Minimum work experience: 3 to 7years of experience with scale up & tech transfer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills

• Process Optimization and Development .
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Quality by Design (QbD)
• Knowledge of Flow Chemistry/ Continuous Manufacturing
•  Knowledge of Organic Chemistry and Retrosynthesis and Knowledge of Computational Tools (SciFinder, Synthia, etc.)
• Impurity Synthesis and Structure Confirmation
• Knowledge on documentation for TT and Scale up Execution
• Collaboration & Communication with Cross-Functional Teams 

Behavioural Skills

• 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

Integrated Product Development Organisation                                         

We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative, accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a science-driven, innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API, Formulations, Clinical, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55+ markets including USA, Canada, Europe, China, LATAM, ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Oral formulations, Parenteral (Injectables, Opthalmics) & Other dosages
Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1,000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates, we have filed 1,071 patents and also published over 1,000 papers for peer review over the years.

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.
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