Public Relations Lead

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.

Role Overview

The Lead of Public Relations will lead and safeguard the external reputation of Dr. Reddy’s across India and global markets. This role requires navigating a complex environment spanning generics, branded markets, biosimilars, and innovation—where regulatory scrutiny, patient impact, and public trust intersect.

You will be the central authority for media engagement, crisis response, and narrative building—ensuring the company communicates with clarity, credibility, and speed across all external stakeholders.

A critical part of this role is owning real-time response to journalists, managing high-stakes issues, and orchestrating global PR alignment across markets during both crises and major business moments such as product launches and regulatory milestones.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Reputation & Narrative

• Define and drive a unified external narrative for Dr. Reddy’s across India, US, Europe, and emerging markets
• Position the company as a trusted, science-led, patient-centric organisation
• Shape messaging across generics, biosimilars, and innovation to build a differentiated reputation

2. Media Relations & Journalist Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, healthcare, and policy media globally
• Serve as the final authority on responses to journalists, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic positioning
• Lead proactive media outreach, story placement, and leadership visibility
• Develop structured response protocols for media queries, including rapid turnaround systems

3. Crisis & Issues Management (Global)

• Own the end-to-end crisis communication framework—anticipation, preparedness, response, and recovery
• Lead communication during high-risk situations (regulatory actions, product quality issues, pricing scrutiny, legal matters, ESG concerns)
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Quality, and Medical Affairs to ensure fully compliant and aligned responses
• Coordinate with global markets and regional teams to ensure one aligned voice across geographies
• Build and run crisis simulations and readiness programs across markets

4. Global PR Coordination

• Act as the central node connecting India HQ with PR teams/agencies across US, Europe, Russia/CIS, and other key markets
• Ensure message consistency and contextual adaptation across regions
• Support local teams in handling market-specific media, while maintaining enterprise narrative integrity
• Drive alignment during global announcements, crises, and cross-market product communications

5. Product, Pipeline & Regulatory Communications

• Lead PR strategy for product launches, approvals, and key pipeline milestones
• Translate complex clinical and regulatory developments into clear, compelling, and compliant narratives
• Ensure readiness for high-visibility announcements across markets
• Partner with R&D, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to align timing and messaging

6. Thought Leadership & Executive Positioning

• Position senior leadership as credible voices in access to medicine, affordability, innovation, and global health
• Drive high-impact platforms (interviews, op-eds, global forums)
• Identify strategic opportunities to shape public discourse

7. Integrated & Digital PR

• Integrate traditional media with digital, social, and real-time narrative tracking
• Monitor sentiment, media coverage, and emerging risks
• Enable rapid, insight-led response mechanisms

8. Team & Agency Leadership

• Lead a high-performing PR team across India and global markets
• Manage agency ecosystem across geographies with clear KPIs and accountability
• Build capability in crisis response, media handling, and narrative development

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years in Public Relations / Corporate Communications, with deep experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare
• Demonstrated experience handling global crisis communications and high-stakes media situations
• Strong understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance frameworks in pharma
• Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures
• Established relationships with top-tier media in India and internationally

Critical Skills

• Crisis Mastery: Ability to respond decisively, calmly, and strategically under pressure
• Editorial Precision: Exceptional ability to craft sharp, accurate, and defensible responses to journalists
• Global Orchestration: Can align multiple markets without slowing down response speed
• Narrative Craft: Turns complexity (science, regulation) into clear, credible communication
• Judgment: Knows what to say, what not to say, and when

What This Role Owns (Non-Negotiables)

• Final sign-off on all high-risk media responses globally
• Central command during crisis situations across markets
• Alignment of global messaging across product, corporate, and issue-based communication
• Direct engagement with top-tier journalists during sensitive situations

What Success Looks Like

• Dr. Reddy’s is seen as a credible, transparent, and responsible global pharma company
• Media interactions—especially during crises—are handled with speed, clarity, and authority
• Global markets operate with tight alignment but local agility
• Product and regulatory milestones are communicated with impact and precision

About the Corporate Communication Department

The Corporate Communications department at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is organizational storytellers. With a focus on fostering transparent communication, both internally and externally, we play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and building strong relationships with various stakeholders.

As the pulse of information within the company, our dedicated team manages a spectrum of communication channels, including social media platforms, internal communications, the corporate website, company archives, and the orchestration of organization-wide events. We are at the forefront of disseminating key messages, ensuring that our employees, partners, and the public are well-informed about the latest developments, achievements, and initiatives of Dr. Reddy's. In the realm of social media, we leverage digital platforms to enhance our brand presence and engage with diverse audiences. Our strategic approach to internal communications fosters a sense of belonging and alignment with the company's mission among our talented workforce. The corporate website serves as a digital hub for stakeholders, providing them with up-to-date information and insights into our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Externally, we are the face ofDr. Reddy's, cultivating relationships with the media, industry influencers, and the broader community. Through press releases, media interactions, and targeted outreach, we aim to build a positive reputation for our company in the pharmaceutical landscape.

At the core of our department is the belief that effective communication is a cornerstone of organizational success. We are committed to upholding the values of Dr. Reddy's, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that our communications align seamlessly with the strategic goals and vision of the company.

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. 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