Quality Assurance Associate

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 an individual to verify compliance for activities in the respective counter function regularly. This role involves reviewing real-time investigations, ensuring smooth batch manufacturing and testing activities, and evaluating practices against defined standards, to ensure consistent product quality and operational compliance within the regulatory framework and global standards.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for executing or assigning in-process activities during shifts, conducting line clearances, material verification, overseeing start-up of machines, and coordinating sampling activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• You will be responsible for executing or assigning the execution of batch records and log books, filling in various applicable formats, including line clearance and sampling formats, along with batch records review sheets.
• Your tasks also involve reviewing the records maintained by the Production team, creating additional records as needed, conducting all documentation with respect to Quality Assurance (QA) activities, ensuring that documentation is happening online, and follow the incident reporting system in the case of deviations.
• You will be responsible for issuance, availability, and adherence of approved procedures to the manufacturing team.
• You will be tasked with checking the adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) elements, such as change control, incident management, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) management on the shop floor.
• Your responsibilities also include verifying whether the manufacturing facility meets basic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements at all times, including facility upkeep, environmental conditions, segregation of materials, and status labeling. In case of deviations, you will follow the incident management process.
• You will provide essential support to the supervisor in conducting investigations related to complaints, batch failures, Out-of-Specification/Out-of-Trend (OOS/OOT ) results, incidents, etc. by collating data and conducting interviews.
• You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate and drive the investigation process, conduct a thorough root cause analysis, document CAPA, verify implementation within the agreed timeline, and monitor its effectiveness over time.
• You will be responsible for supporting or assigning personnel to assist in internal and external audit activities, following the instructions of superiors, providing necessary information, documents, and clarifications to supervisors during actual audits, and maintaining appropriate records.
• You will follow up with respective user departments to share audit responses and diligently track and maintain the closure of action items arising from audits as needed.

Educational qualification: A B.Pharm. or Post-Graduation (Life Sciences)

Minimum work experience: 5 years of industrial experience with specific operational experience in Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Development

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• A solid understanding of Quality Systems and the ability to comprehend and navigate counter functions within the organization.
• In-depth knowledge and comprehension of the Bio Pharma and Pharma markets, including product knowledge, market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Understanding and familiarity with global cGMP (Current GMP) regulatory requirements, including those set by FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), EU (European Union), and Indian regulatory authorities.
• Awareness of broader market dynamics, industry trends, and factors influencing the pharmaceutical market.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the specific products associated with the pharmaceutical organization, including their characteristics, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements.
• Ability to understand and implement organizational policies and ensuring compliance.

Behavioural skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong communicating and influencing skills.
• Displays analytical and logical thinking abilities.
• Is self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Adaptability to the work environment, along with being a team player.
• Ability to go beyond boundaries, showcasing a proactive and innovative approach.

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.
With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas, covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales – future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas, and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products.
With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities – in-house clone development, upstream and downstream process development, bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation.
Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs.
We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure
Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900,000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

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/#!/