Process Engineer

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 looking for a Team Member Process Engineering in MSAT for coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing external contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They review production operations, train team members, manage spare parts inventory, and lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime. Additionally, they maintain budgets, support technical activities, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and facilities.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for overseeing all operations in accordance with established SOPs, protocols, and any cGMP documents, ensuring data is captured in relevant documents following Good Documentation Practices.
• You will be responsible for performing risk analysis before implementing any changes in the production area to mitigate potential hazards or disruptions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring assimilation, qualification, and validation of new processes or technologies in production, documenting and sharing findings with relevant team members.
• You will be responsible for improving yields, solvent recovery, waste reduction, and other production objectives to enhance operational efficiency.
• You will be responsible for initiating and closing change control action plans to manage modifications effectively within the production environment.
• You will be responsible for enhancing quality in both process and finished goods through continuous improvement initiatives.
• You will be responsible for investigating incidents, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) occurrences, and complaints to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues to ensure process robustness, aiming to find permanent solutions for operational challenges.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all site objectives for Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) are met, maintaining a safe working environment.
• You will be responsible for reviewing batch production records, batch cleaning records, electronic batch production records (e-BPRs), and electronic batch control records (e-BCRs) for compliance and accuracy.
• You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols/reports, Continued Process Verification (CPV) protocols/reports, and Batch Production Records (BPRs) for existing products undergoing changes.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that trial recommendations are accurately captured in the validation batch production record for operational convenience and compliance.
• You will be responsible for adhering to established cGMP and safety protocols during all operations, reporting any deviations or incidents promptly.
• You will be responsible for reporting near-miss accidents to the appropriate Production Superior for investigation and corrective action.
• You will be responsible for documenting and reporting process/system deviations to Quality Assurance (QA), participating in investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• You will be responsible for executing and monitoring the commercialization of Critical Process Parameters (CPP) processes to ensure consistency and quality in production.
• You will be responsible for attending mandatory training classes on cGMP, SOPs, process, and operational safety to maintain compliance and competency.
• You will be responsible for verifying temperature tuning completion before starting up trials or validation batches to ensure process integrity and accuracy.

Educational qualification: Bachelors in Engineering, or a related field

Minimum work experience: 5-7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on manufacturing and engineering.

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in supporting manufacturing and delivery processes, incident investigation, and CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) implementation.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, capacity, and productivity.
Behavioural skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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/#!/