Team Lead - Packaging DDCP

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.

Technical lead is responsible for coordination and execution of technical activities related to devices and combination products, for both internally and externally manufactured products, to support reliable product supply and quality. Technical lead is responsible for combination product development, design controls, risk management and usability/human factors engineering.

Leverage comprehensive knowledge of relevant guidance, regulations, standards, and industry best practices in the design and development of medical devices and combination products.

Lead technical efforts to evaluate appropriate device technologies by conducting exploratory research to gather user insights and design trends, translating user needs into product and system-level requirements and specifications.

Provide expertise in all aspects of combination product development (primary container, device functional parameters, device assembly, testing, design verification, threshold analyses, secondary packaging, IFU development) and risk management throughout the product development process, ensuring compliance with internal processes and external standards.

Develop and maintain essential documentation, including design and development plans, design history files, and traceability matrices. Actively participate in and drive design reviews and design change controls.

Manage vendor interactions and communication for notified body opinion, device suppliers, packaging component suppliers, human factors, user research, and visual design.

Apply sound understanding of combination product regulatory requirements to compile CMC sections for ANDA/NDA.

Drive program execution excellence while ensuring efficient and timely escalation of urgent issues/risks to leadership.

Participates and leads product quality investigations to identify root cause and implement corrective actions. Supports the management of exception documents and Corrective and Preventive Actions.

Develop and implement robust testing strategies to assess the performance, safety, and efficiency of combination products.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., FDA, EMA) throughout the product development lifecycle.

Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in the drug-device combination product field.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

The role will work cross-functionally with R&D functions (regulatory affairs, formulation, clinical, medical affairs, and project management), as well as global manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and compliance to execute activities needed to ensure products meet patient needs and current device regulatory requirements.

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant industry experience in combination product development, or advanced drug delivery device development with a major pharmaceutical, biotechnological or a generic pharmaceutical company.

Demonstrated experience in combination product development, including pre-filled syringes, pre-filled cartridges, pen injectors, auto-injectors, custom delivery devices for delivering complex formulations.

Understanding of system thinking (drug+ primary container+ device) and experience with human factors/ usability engineering.

Experience with the development of connected devices is desirable but not required.

Strong expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.

Experience working within device standards: Design Controls (21CFR 820.30), Risk Management (ISO 14971); Quality Management (ISO 13485); Needle-based injection systems (ISO 11608-1); Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR Part 4, 21 CFR 210/211, 21 CFR 820); EU Medical Device Requirements (EU MDR 2021); Medical Electrical Equipment (EN 60601) and related requirements ISO 11040, ISO 3951 and ISO 2859.

Proven experience with ANDA/NDA filings and maintaining Design History Files for combination products.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

About the Department

Integrated Product Development Organisation                                         

We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative, accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a science-driven, innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API, Formulations, Clinical, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55+ markets including USA, Canada, Europe, China, LATAM, ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Oral formulations, Parenteral (Injectables, Opthalmics) & Other dosages
Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1,000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates, we have filed 1,071 patents and also published over 1,000 papers for peer review over the years.

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.
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