Team Member - Manufacturing

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.

Role Purpose

To safely and consistently perform tablet coating operations for potent products in compliance with cGMP, containment, quality, and EHS requirements, while ensuring operator safety, product integrity, and accurate documentation.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Coating Operations

• Operate tablet coating equipment (auto coater perforated pan / appropriate coater models) for potent products as per approved BMR/BPR and SOPs.
• Execute tablet loading/unloading, coating solution preparation (as applicable), spray start/stop, drying, and cooling activities under defined parameters.
• Monitor and control inlet/outlet temperature, spray rate, atomization pressure, pan speed, and coating weight gain.
• Perform in‑process checks (appearance, coating uniformity, weight gain, defects) and record results accurately.
• Handle and account for tablet rejects, fines, and yield reconciliation.

B. Potent Area & Containment Compliance

• Strictly follow high‑potency handling, containment, and exposure control procedures.
• Use prescribed PPE and RPE (air suit / PAPR / respirator) as per area requirement.
• Ensure closed or controlled charging, spraying, and discharge to prevent exposure and cross‑contamination.
• Adhere to gowning, de‑gowning, and decontamination procedures without deviation.

C. Coating Solution Handling

• Prepare or support preparation of coating solutions/suspensions as per SOPs, ensuring correct order of addition, mixing time, filtration, and labeling (if applicable to role).
• Ensure correct identification, traceability, and usage time of coating materials.
• Follow spill control and safe handling practices for potent coating ingredients.

D. Equipment Cleaning, Changeover & Line Clearance

• Perform coater cleaning, decontamination, and validated changeover for potent products.
• Ensure line clearance before start and after completion of each batch.
• Verify and document equipment cleanliness and status labeling.
• Coordinate with maintenance for minor equipment abnormalities.

E. Documentation & cGMP Compliance

• Complete BMR/BPR, coating logs, IPQC records, cleaning records, and area registers in real time.
• Follow Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles in all records.
• Comply with deviations, OOS/OOT support, change control, and CAPA processes as applicable.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with clear explanation of coating steps and controls.

F. Safety, EHS & Quality

• Comply with EHS guidelines, safety interlocks, alarms, and emergency procedures specific to potent coating.
• Immediately report spills, exposure risks, equipment malfunctions, or abnormal observations.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of potent waste, residues, filters, and cleaning effluents.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S in the coating area.

G. Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Participate in Kaizen, OPLs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support training and mentoring of junior operators.
• Coordinate with compression, IPQA, QC, EHS, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications Required

Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in
  • Pharmacy
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical / Electrical (with OSD pharma experience)
• 6-12 with relevant pharma manufacturing experience may also be considered.

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/#!/