Team Lead – Talent Advisory – IPDO & Biologics

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 an experienced and dynamic incumbent to join the Talent Acquisition team. This role will be responsible for not only managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process but also for leading and mentoring a team of Talent Advisors, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes. The role involves close collaboration with hiring managers, strong stakeholder engagement and driving an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end hiring for RnD (IPDO & Biologics); work closely with hiring managers to understand needs and plan hiring.
• Partner with Scouting team and Operations team to ensure delivery against agreed timelines.
• Track and focus on key hiring metrics as defined in the scorecard; drive accountability for outcomes.
• Use data (hiring demand, attrition, gaps) to provide insights and improve hiring decisions.
• Do market mapping and build strong market intelligence on talent availability, competitor landscape, and salary benchmarks.
• Work with hiring managers to clearly define roles to attract the right candidates.
• Ensure positions are closed on time with quality candidates and within SLA.
• Drive internal hiring through IJP and internal talent pools.
• Set regular cadence with business leaders; publish hiring status and provide insights.
• Drive periodic reviews with P&O and business teams to track progress and resolve challenges.
• Handle offer discussions and negotiations, ensuring internal parity and market alignment.
• Ensure all hiring processes, systems, and documentation are followed properly.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, candidates, and partners.
• Take up special projects in collaboration with HR Direct and CoE teams to improve hiring effectiveness and candidate experience.

Educational qualification: MBA/bachelor’s degree in management (Preferably Human Resources Management)

Minimum work Experience:  12 + plus years of HR experience, primarily in end to end Talent Acquisition.

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Knowledge about pharma industry
• Trends in Pharma generics- Talent, Recruitment trends, etc.
• Well-honed sourcing and interviewing skills.
• Ability to understand the business needs and adapt hiring approach to meet the expectations of hiring managers.
• Data Analytical Skills
• Talent planning, acquisition and grooming.
• A good understanding of the early career hiring landscape.

Behavioral Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative Skill sets and result oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent Time Management and organization skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills.

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/#!/"