Team Member - Engineering CTO

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 Team Member in Engineering for coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing external contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will review production operations, train team members, manage spare parts inventory, and lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime. Additionally, they will maintain budgets, support technical activities, and ensure regulatory compliance, contributing to the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and facilities.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for coordinating with cross-functional team members to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are carried out in SAP, maintaining necessary records, and planning preventive maintenance activities, including PMPs, breakdowns, and maintenance activities according to defined frequencies.
• You will oversee the handling of external contractors and agencies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during maintenance operations.
• You will review production operation instructions such as work instructions (WI) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure their implementation and adherence to quality standards.
• You will train and assist team members during troubleshooting and breakdowns of machines, as well as during the commissioning of new equipment, to enhance their technical skills and capabilities.
• You will manage spares inventory for all instrument spare parts, conducting balance investigations and implementing inventory control measures to ensure availability of necessary parts.
• You will lead troubleshooting efforts for all mechanical breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• You will plan and consolidate maintenance budgets for the assigned area/unit, ensuring expenses are within budgeted amounts and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
• You will maintain spares for process equipment by coordinating with OEMs, external vendors, and supply chain management to ensure timely availability of equipment.
• You will ensure timely closure and completion of all assigned corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address maintenance issues and improve operational efficiency.
• You will provide support for technical and documentation activities at the site as directed by the Section Head, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• You will prepare, update, and maintain all documents necessary for audits, including SOPs, formats, PM books, protocols, and machine history books, to ensure compliance with GMP and cGMP standards.
• You will implement Good Engineering Practices at the site to maintain the reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment and facilities.

Educational qualification: Bachelors in Engineering

Minimum work experience: 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on manitenace and engineering.

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Prior experience in maintenance and engineering roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GMP and cGMP standards.
Behavioural skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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/#!/