Tech Lead - Inhalation

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 visionary and highly experienced Tech Lead - Inhalation to spearhead inhalation product development and technology transfer initiatives. This role includes overseeing end-to-end formulation development, process optimization, and scale-up strategies for inhalation products (e.g., Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs), Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs), nebulizers) alongside executing due diligence, gap analysis, project management, regulatory filing, and CMO collaborations to ensure seamless product launches in China, Russia, and other global markets.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Product Development:

   • Lead inhalation product formulation development, including designing and optimizing formulations for inhalation systems.

   • Pre-formulation studies, prototype development, and compatibility testing with inhalation devices.

   • Drive process development to ensure scalability and compliance with global regulatory standards.

   • Conduct stability studies and analyze product performance to refine formulations for targeted therapeutic outcomes.

2. Technology Transfer:

   • Coordinate technology transfer activities, including scope definition, process alignment, and documentation preparation for seamless integration with CMOs.

   • Ensure alignment of formulation processes with CMO capabilities and regulatory requirements.

3. Due Diligence:

   • Assess composition, Critical Quality Attributes (CQA), Critical Process Parameters (CPP), and Quality Target Product Profile (QTTP) to ensure formulation and process readiness for tech transfer.

   • Perform gap analysis for inhalation products, comparing innovator specifications and market requirements in China and Russia.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure inhalation products comply with pharmacopeia standards in China and Russia.

   • Prepare technical documents for regulatory submissions and address scientific queries from agencies such as CFDA/CDE.

5. Project Management:

   • Develop and track project timelines, ensuring alignment between internal teams and CMOs.

   • Oversee facility setup, equipment qualification, and scale-up strategies for manufacturing inhalation formulations.

6. Validation & Execution:

   • Plan and monitor machine trials, packing material suitability, plant qualifications, media fills, and stability loading for inhalation products.

   • Review and approve process validation protocols, reports, and supporting data.

Educational qualification: M.Pharma

Minimum work experience: 10 years in Formulation Research & Development.

Skills & attributes: 
Technical Skills

• Experience in Technology Transfer in Pharma industry.
• Capability of Handling External CMOs overseas.
• Compliance knowledge to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) 
• Experience in Project management

Behavioral Skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.
• Good at building and leveraging relationships.  

About the Department

Integrated Product Development Organisation                                         

We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative, accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide. We are a science-driven, innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world. We have End to end capabilities in API, Formulations, Clinical, Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs. We are serving 55+ markets including USA, Canada, Europe, China, LATAM, ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Oral formulations, Parenteral (Injectables, Opthalmics) & Other dosages
Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1,000 products Enabled by our robust R&D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates, we have filed 1,071 patents and also published over 1,000 papers for peer review over the years.

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/#!/