Company Description
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 Description
Job Summary
The lead Process Engineering – Parenteral will lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of sterile injectable processes from lab to commercial scale. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery of robust, compliant, and cost-effective parenteral products.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Process Development & Optimization
- Lead lab-scale process development with a focus on CPPs, CQAs, and CMAs.
- Ensure deep product understanding and provide technical inputs for process robustness.
- Mentor teams for fast-track development and data interpretation.
- Drive effective tech transfer to production.
2. Scale-Up & Commercialization
- Oversee pilot and commercial scale-up activities under cGMP conditions.
- Review and guide risk assessments, FMEA, and control strategies.
- Ensure successful execution of confirmatory and exhibit batches.
3. Regulatory & Filing Support
- Provide expert opinions on scale-up strategies.
- Support regulatory filing and lifecycle management of products.
4. Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing team culture.
- Mentor interns and team members to achieve organizational goals.
- Drive capability building and foster open communication.
5. Project Execution & Compliance
- Ensure timely delivery of projects with robust process implementation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across GMO and marketing organization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP and internal quality standards.
6. CAPEX & Strategic Planning
- Develop and manage capital expenditure budgets.
- Identify and evaluate strategic investments for long-term growth.
- Drive cost savings through in-house technology and tool development.
Qualifications
Educational qualification- B. Tech / BE/ M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum work experience-
- 18+ years of experience in sterile injectable process development.
- Proven track record in scale-up, tech transfer, and regulatory support.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Skills & attributes –
Technical Skills-
- Expertise in material science for innovative formulation development.
- Understanding pharmaceutical process engineering.
- Knowledge of process control concepts and regulatory implications for product transfer across scales and sites.
- Experience in driving product delivery and supporting cross-product optimization.
- Applying knowledge of GXP guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal systems.
- Understanding IP laws to contribute to relevant IP interventions.
Behavioural Skills-
- A focus on achieving results and meeting performance goals.
- A Visionary Leader and profound in Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Effective communication skills and Ability to influence others.
- A commitment to ongoing learning.
- Willingness to coach and mentor others.
- Ability to think innovatively and solve problems effectively.
Additional Information
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/#!/
