Unit Head - Production

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 individual to oversee batch manufacturing, ensuring adherence to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), providing training, and coordinating day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include minimizing machine downtime, managing subordinate staff, assuring compliance with standards and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), leading regulatory audits, compiling reports, ensuring safety norms, and budget management.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for enforcing cGMP for batch manufacturing in order to obtain high-quality products and achieve targeted production within a span of control.
• You will be responsible for imparting general and cGMP training to the subordinates based on the need to nurture talent and motivation in them.
• You will be responsible for coordinating with interdepartmental functions to carry out day-to-day activities in a smooth manner, minimizing loss of utilization.
• You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the maintenance plan for machines to reduce downtime, leading to increased product yield and productivity.
• You will manage and evaluate the work performed by subordinate staff to ensure the implementation of GMP standards and SOP.
• Your role includes assuring the adherence to in-house specifications, SOPs, Master formulas, and approvals, as well as ensuring compliance with the company's Quality policies.
• You will lead the Regulatory audit team and handle Regulatory Audits internationally, ensuring plant readiness for Regulated Markets.
• Compiling daily, weekly, and monthly reports and submitting them to the leadership team is part of your responsibilities.
• You will ensure safety norms as per the EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policy of the site, meeting 100% guidelines.
• Your role involves preparing the department's budget and executing it effectively to achieve organizational objectives.
• You will build a development plan and align yourself with the goals of the organization.

Educational qualification: B.Pharm.

Minimum work experience: 15 to 20 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with a focus on cGMP compliance and regulatory audits

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Experience in handling and overseeing Injectable’s Process Equipment
• Knowledge of maintenance planning for machines, and the proficiency in compiling and analysing daily, weekly, and monthly reports for leadership review.
• Regulatory audit leadership and experience in handling international Regulatory Audits.
• Familiarity with safety norms and the implementation of EHS policies.
• Budgeting skills for preparing and effectively executing departmental budgets.

Behavioural Skills
• Leadership and managerial skills to manage and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for interdepartmental collaboration and smooth day-to-day activities.
• Commitment to nurturing talent and motivation through training programs.
• Detail-oriented mind set for ensuring adherence to specifications, SOPs, and quality policies.
• Strategic thinking and goal alignment for effective organizational development.

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/#!/