Process Development Scientist

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
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced person in Process Development Plan and execute process optimization trials & to execute scale up/ confirmatory batch and to support pilot batch, exhibit batches by applying various engineering concepts during optimization and scale up.
Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for providing critical inputs in process design, executing experiments, and collecting and interpreting data to facilitate smooth process scale-up and ensure effective process control. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing Quality by Design (QbD) principles, and finalizing batch sizes and equipment trains for successful scale-up and technology transfer.
• You will be responsible to demonstrate successful process scale up to ensure smooth execution of confirmatory & exhibit Batches on time. 
• You will be responsible to prepare documents required for confirmatory/ scale up batch at plant. Perform Scale Up correlations for all unit operations from lab scale to plant scale. And provide control strategy for Exhibit Batches based on Confirmation Batch (CB) results.
• You will be responsible to prepare Process optimization report & filing documents.
• You will be responsible to analyse data and provide support in answering process related deficiencies ensuring on time response to regulatory agencies.
• You will be responsible to develop process capabilities within team, train new joinee /freshers. Willingness to imbibe young talent and support in the initial stages. 

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Masters/Bachelors/Ph.D in pharma
Minimum work experience: 3-5 years of experience in Process development 
Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills

• Experience in the development/ scale up/ technology transfer of products in relevant dosage forms or technologies.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical process selection
• Ability to prepare technical protocols and reports.
• Experience in process Engineering, Quality by Design (QbD) principles and risk assessment approaches. 
• Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines related to Product development or Process Development.
• Experience in Formulation Development understanding of execution methodology (based on Critical Material Attributes, Critical Quality Attributes of products.
• Experience in Analytical Research and knowledge on interpretation of the data.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Performance oriented and good at building, leveraging relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.
• Committed to Learning & Coaching the team. 

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/#!/