Scientist - Cell Culture

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.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead team activities, supervise lab maintenance, and manage people within the upstream process development function of Biologics. This role involves ensuring on-time delivery of experiments for one/two biosimilar molecules, with a focus on drafting and timely closure of technical reports to meet team deliverables.

" Roles & Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the overall scientific, technical, and operational efforts of team members.
• Overseeing lab operations and equipment maintenance, actively participating in lab meetings, contributing to troubleshooting potential causes for experimental failures.
• Coordinating upstream process development for one/two Biosimilar projects within the function.
• Planning resource requirements, providing guidance to meet project deliverables, and ensuring project schedules are met with quality technical success.
• Contributing to performance reviews of team members, identifying developmental needs, and maintaining discipline within the team.
• Data collation, analysis, and interpretation, drawing logical scientific conclusions, and generating technical presentations.
• Drafting scientific reports for team deliverables, maintaining global quality and adhering to regulatory standards.
• Assuming ownership of specialized process equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supervising safety and lab systems.
• Overseeing inventory updating, troubleshooting problems related to equipment, and ensuring smooth development work in the lab.

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Educational Qualification

A Ph.D. or Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech. or M.E. or M.Pharm.) or Bachelor's degree (B.Tech. or B.E. or B.Pharm.) in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering or other related disciplines of engineering or life sciences.

Chemical engineering is preferred

Minimum Work Experience

2 years of industrial experience with a Ph.D., 6 years with a Master’s, or 9 years with a Bachelor’s.

Skills & Attributes Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of cell culture process development for Biotherapeutics/Biosimilars.
• Comprehensive data analysis of processes and providing logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of bioreactor operation in batch/fed-batch/perfusion modes.
• Understanding of chemical engineering principles applicable to biotechnology.
• In-depth understanding of mammalian cell culture physiology and metabolism for Biosimilar product development.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis skills using various tools.
• Understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and other regulatory bodies' guidelines for Biosimilar development.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong supervisory, team management, and motivational skills.
• Strong learning orientation, staying updated with current practices in the subject area.
• Good interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and effective communication.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment, showcasing flexibility and resilience in response to changes.

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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...

" 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...

" 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...

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

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