Team Lead Project Execution

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.

Project Execution Planning and Coordination

• Develop detailed project execution plans for assigned projects, including work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, resource allocation, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, such as operations, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment of project objectives and requirements.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure that project execution plans comply with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' engineering standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Project Monitoring and Control

• Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and identify any deviations from the project plan.
• Develop and implement project control measures to track and manage project costs, schedules, and resources.
• Prepare regular project status reports for the Head of Project Execution and other stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, and risks.
• Implement change management procedures to manage project scope changes and ensure that changes are properly documented and approved.

Risk Management and Problem Solving

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, schedule, and cost risks.
• Develop and implement risk response plans and contingency measures to minimize the impact of potential risks.
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and problems, escalating complex issues to the Head of Project Execution as needed.
• Ensure that lessons learned from project execution are documented and shared to improve future projects.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that project activities are performed in accordance with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of project deliverables to ensure they meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards related to project execution.
• Participate in project audits and reviews to verify compliance with quality requirements and identify areas for improvement.

Educational qualification: Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field.

Minimum work experience- 12-15 Years of Experience in Project Engineering 

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Proven experience in project management and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of safety risk assessment/ Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study 
• Experience with project qualification procedures and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Behavioural skills
• Proactive leader and result oriented. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.

 

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

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/#!/