Product Manager - GMO, Digital Process and Excellence

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 product manager to drive the digital transformation strategy for GMO across Manufacturing & Quality. Your role involves engaging with stakeholders to craft digital solutions, deploying innovation and ideation to simplify processes, and collaborating with data scientists to deliver insights. You will lead proof of concepts for timely and data-driven decision-making, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders globally to address critical business problems and enhance operational efficiencies through digital advancements.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation and value creation through digital transformation within the organization by understanding business goals, current processes, constraints, user journeys and business roadmaps.
• Expected to think like an end-user and translate complicated product ideas into simple wireframes and flows to deliver the world-class user experience.
• Responsible for understanding business requirements and As-Is process mapping for arriving upon a To-Be process.
• Take end-to-end ownership and management of Digital Solutions from conceptualization phase till roll out. Aligns solution fitment with business.
• Responsible for bridging the gap between business goals and user problems. You will also define and own the short term and long-term product roadmaps in line with the goals set by the business team.
• Collaborate closely with business teams to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in existing processes, analyses process documents, workflows, conducts workshops & surveys. Prepare digital engagement action plans.
• Develop comprehensive user & functional requirements, scope including conceptual design, workflows, and test cases to ensure that digital products meet the needs of business.
• Define and prioritize features and functionalities for digital products based on input from internal stakeholders, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with stake holders including R&D, Operations, Business, Design, Digital, Data Sciences, CSV & QA teams etc. throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure timely delivery. Ensure adherence to Digital Product and Solution Development best practices and processes such as Design Thinking and Agile Scrum for ensuring optimum product and program outcomes.
• Works with system architects and business partners to identify technical solutions and drive the development and implementation of digital solutions for business process improvements that are in line with business strategy balancing the value proposition and scope.
• Drive product adoption and usage by providing training, support, and documentation to end users.
• Establish key success metrics for the product performance and its features. Monitor and analyze them, user feedback post-launch; constantly look for opportunities for product enhancement and optimization. Effectively communicate status, outcomes, and business impact to leadership teams.
• Leverage technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Block Chain, Mobility, Cloud etc. to solve business problems.
• Identify Data & Data sources required to conduct the analysis, attribute model outcomes to business context. In collaboration with data scientists, you will design, develop and deliver various data science insights and outcomes.
• Responsible for effectively managing projects within schedule and budget in coordination with implementation partners. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for digital products, providing guidance and support to ensure successful implementation and utilization.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, master's in chemistry, life sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 

Minimum Work Experience: 5 - 7 years of industry experience

Skills & Attributes:

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management.
• Experience in leading Digital Transformation Initiatives with proven success in driving and working on Digital Product development and management.
• Good exposure to and practical experience in process automation programs, and data analytics projects.
• Experience in process re-engineering and familiarity with principles of Lean management is preferred.
• Expertise in use of Microsoft excel and PowerPoint.
• Expertise in the fields of Automation, Simulation, Data Science and Digital twins.
• Experience in Agile-based project management and design thinking.

Behavioral skills

• Reasoning skills, analytical ability, agility, and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage mid-to-senior level Stakeholders and a self-starter attitude.
• Innovative thinking, co-creation ability, and the ability to see through opportunities by changing perspectives.
• Ability to articulate complexity and ambiguity in a clear, concise and compelling manner.

About the Department
Digital Process and 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 and simplifying warehouse processes the third.
Some its priorities are:
• 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.

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/#!/