Team Member Packaging Development

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 an energetic and self motivated team member for Packaging Development.  Your role involves new launch and lifecycle management of Injectable products. Also the role demands execution of projects driven by packaging development. 
                                                                                                                                               Roles & Responsibilities

The role involves managing new product launches and lifecycle management across all markets. Key responsibilities include:

        Core area:

• Maintain Design History File for combination products for its lifecycle management.
• Prepare Design History File for site transfer of combination products.
• Get involved in design verification phase of combination product development and contribute.
• Handle market complaints and create investigation report to find out root cause and appropriate CAPA.
• Create awareness of combination product requirement across cross functional team.
• Create process to streamline the activities related to combination product development.
• Get involved in designing of assembly line and packing lines and contribute to design the machine.
• Contribute in threshold analysis during site transfer of products.
• Productivity Improvement: Lead productivity improvement projects within the plant.
• Quality Management System (QMS): Monitor and control QMS-related goals for the plant.
• Technical Support: Provide technical input for generating keyline drawings of printed packaging components.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for artwork creation across different markets.
• Change Control Process: Understand and manage the change control process, including raising notifications in SAP and following up for approval.
• SDP & Cost Saving Projects: Execute SDP-related projects and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Issue Resolution: Attend to and resolve issues in the production area.

Educational qualification: Post-Graduation in Packaging Technology or equivalent, Experience in device development and combination product design history file will be preferred.

Minimum work experience: 3-8 years of experience in device development
                                                                                                                                                                              Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of technical aspect of primary packaging material and their basic application.
• Basic understanding of selection process of primary packaging material for different dosage form.
• Basic technical knowledge on vials and PFS related primary packaging components.
• Technical understanding of secondary/tertiary packaging material and their basic application.

Behavioural Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective planning and high level of performance orientation.
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.s.

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/#!/