Team Leader - Packing

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 seeking a Packaging Lead, who will ensure effective implementation of company policies and cGMP within the operational unit. The role involves overseeing qualifications, validations, calibrations, and preventive maintenance, actively participating in investigations, and reviewing/approving SOPs and quality records. The candidate will participate in inspections, drive continuous improvement, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement. 

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of company policies and procedures within the operational unit, including the implementation of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• This also involves overseeing qualifications, validations, calibrations, and preventive maintenance, with a focus on reviewing validation and qualification documents.
• Your role includes adherence to organizational safety and quality policies, active participation in investigations for incidents, OOS (Out of Specification), OOT (Out of Trend), batch failures, market complaints, and product recalls. 
• Reviewing and approving SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), BMR/BPR (Match Manufacturing/Production Record), and other GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) records, as well as related quality notifications and QMS (Quality Management System) documents, and conducting quality risk management exercises.
• You will be responsible for participation in GMP/regulatory inspections, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance to SHE standards within the operations.
• You will also be involved in annual performance evaluations of subordinates, preparing and tracking cost-saving policies to reduce the OPEX (Operational Expenses) budget, and building organizational and people capabilities for right-first-time and zero incidents.
• Fostering an autonomous culture with efficient sterile plant operations and a focus on waste elimination and continuous improvement is part of your responsibility. 
• Meeting timelines for new product filings, ensuring product yield within specified limits, and overseeing procurement of spares/consumables/resources through SAP are key elements of your role. 
• Additionally, you will handle SAP, FIORI, and DOCHUB applications and undertake any other tasks or projects assigned by the production head as needed.

Educational qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) is advantageous

Minimum work experience: 10-15 years of extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, with a focus on quality management, compliance, and operational excellence

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Comprehensive understanding and experience regarding cGMP and regulatory requirements, waste elimination, efficient sterile plant operations, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in overseeing qualifications, validations, calibrations, and preventive maintenance, with a meticulous focus on reviewing validation and qualification documents.
• Proven track record in reviewing and approving quality and QMS documents.
• Strong skills in conducting quality risk management exercises to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, meeting timelines for new product filings, and ensuring product yield within specified limits.
• Project management skills and experience in handling, FIORI, and DOCHUB applications.
Behavioural skills
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively liaising with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and conducting GMP/regulatory inspections.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for addressing incidents, OOS, OOT, batch failures, market complaints, and product recalls.
• Strategic thinking to prepare and track cost-saving policies, reduce OPEX budget, and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Problem solving mind set to drive improvements and conduct root cause analysis for addressing shop floor challenges.
• Management skills for driving improvement projects, including Kaizen and Kaizen Blitz events, and preparing MIS reports.

 

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/#!/