New Product Launch & Commercial Manager

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.

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The role is responsible for driving flawless execution of new product launches across API Plus markets to deliver the annual revenue targets. The incumbent will lead end-to-end launch readiness by orchestrating cross-functional teams, ensuring material availability, coordinating product release activities, and enabling timely batch execution and dispatches. The role also plays a critical part in pre-deal diligence, commercial feasibility assessment, and capacity clearance, providing strategic inputs for deal evaluation and tender participation. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, project governance, supply chain coordination, and the ability to translate commercialization plans into on-time market launches.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of the new product launch roadmap to deliver FY'27 launch revenues.
• Develop, monitor, and govern launch calendars, milestones, risks, and launch readiness across all planned products.
• Lead Product Release activities by ensuring timely completion of documentation, approvals, validations, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure launch readiness through timely availability of APIs, raw materials, and packaging materials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, QA, QC, Regulatory, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive batch planning, manufacturing execution, finished goods availability, and on-time dispatches aligned to launch commitments.
• Conduct pre-deal commercial and operational diligence, including feasibility assessments, gap analysis, and risk evaluation for new opportunities.
• Partner with plant planning and operations teams to assess manufacturing capacity and secure capacity clearances for tenders and strategic deals.
• Provide commercial, operational, and supply feasibility inputs during deal negotiations and support successful deal finalization.
• Track launch performance, capacity utilization, revenue realization, and execution risks through dashboards and leadership reporting while driving continuous process improvements.

Educational qualification- A graduate in Science/Pharmacy preferably with MBA (either Marketing or Strategy) 

Minimum work Experience- 8-12 years of experience launch management / Project Management / Business Development / Portfolio Management in Pharmaceutical business/FMCG 

Skills & Attributes
 

Technical Skills
 

• Deep knowledge and strong interests in emerging technology, engineering and world class manufacturing technology in pharma
• In-depth understanding of the pharma industry, emerging or matured markets, Planning, Supply Chain Management & Sales management. 
• In-depth understanding of competitive landscape & market trends 
• Knowledge of sales and marketing processes, products and therapeutic areas, product launch process, Legal aspects, contracts and negotiations 
• Should have understanding of formulation and API - Development, scale-up, IP strategy, regulatory requirements & manufacturing processes
• Knowledge on diverse technological and commercial aspects of business
• Experience/ certification in Project management
   

Behavioural Skills
 

• Strategic Planning and Business Development 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good Negotiation and Influencing skills.
• Inspirational Leadership and People management skills.
• Agility, discipline and rigor in execution

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/#!/"