Team Lead - Drug Product

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 meticulous professional to lead drug product manufacturing and sterile formulation operations, ensuring adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and safety norms. Your focus on drug product validation within defined timelines and volumes, while maintaining compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, is crucial to the organization's commitment to excellence in pharmaceutical production.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for receiving inputs from production planning and preparing the monthly operation plan on the production floor, encompassing scheduling, staffing, monitoring, training, and troubleshooting to ensure that all operations comply with applicable BPRs/EBRs (Batch Production Record/Electronic Batch Record), SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), and safety guidelines.
• Your role involves understanding and administrating contract manpower, supporting capacity supply and planning, monitoring and controlling production schedules, and preparing the annual production budget.
• You will be responsible for reviewing and approving SOPs, protocols, reports, discrepancies, change requests, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), QRM (Quality  Risk Management), and batch and packaging records.
• Your role will include collaborating with cross-functional departments to close discrepancies and implement corrective actions, ensuring compliance with relevant GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety standards, and SOPs for designated manufacturing equipment.
• Your role includes completing batch documentation in compliance with GMP, collecting and maintaining data, and participating/leading in quality and safety investigations to address and improve CAPA for drug product manufacturing & sterile formulation operation.
• You will be responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment for functionality and calibration compliance, operating manufacturing equipment and automated systems within validated process parameters, and actively promoting safety awareness and improvements.
• You will engage in continuous improvement activities, adhere to safety rules, and report any unsafe matters or near misses/accidents.
• You will be responsible for goal setting and performance reviews, training, and coaching employees, effectively managing employee performance issues and corrective actions, recognizing and appreciating employee contributions, and undertaking activities to support the achievement of individual, departmental, and business objectives.

Educational qualification: B.Pharma., M.Pharma., M.Sc.

Minimum work experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in working with Biosimilar Products & sterile formulation operation.

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Solid understanding of process manufacturing, sterile formulation, quality systems, and the regulatory environment within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in cGMP principles and a strong knowledge of safety standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing processes, emphasizing familiarity with the unique considerations and requirements of producing biosimilar products.
• Expertise in formulation operations and sterile manufacturing, showcasing knowledge of the specialized processes and stringent requirements in these areas.

Behavioural skills
• Good listening and interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in tasks and deliverables.
• Sensitivity to deadlines, managing time effectively to meet project timelines.
• Ability to analyse situations and troubleshoot issues, contributing to efficient problem-solving within the team.

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/#!/