Manager - New Product Launch

Sun Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking an experienced professional to lead the planning, monitoring, execution and risk management for generic product launches in Emerging Markets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure launches from in-house manufacturing comply with regulatory and quality requirements, delivering on time and within budget.

The role demands 8–12 years of experience in NPI/launch, supply chain planning and project management in generics, with emphasis on OSD/injectables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related field; MBA preferred for advancement.
• 8–12 years of experience in New Product Launch/Introduction, supply chain planning and project management in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end New Product Launch projects using IMPULSE process, identifying bottlenecks and escalating to remove blockers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, Procurement, Marketing, Supply Chain and QA to ensure timely launches and scale-up.
• Analyze market data (BC, NPLR) and build business cases for launches and extensions to improve service levels.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for launches, align with local FDA guidelines and international regulations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor risks, timelines and spend to meet launch objectives.
• Prepare project charters and updates for senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of NPI processes and reporting dashboards.
• Maintain launch calendars, trackers and ESOP/monthly management presentations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

MS Office / PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

MBA or Master’s preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Business Unit:

Global Supply Chain (GSC)

Job Grade

Location :

Mumbai

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Job Summary:

The position will be responsible for the planning, monitoring, execution and risk management for launch of generic pharmaceutical products in Emerging market. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams ensuring product launches from in-house manufacturing site in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. Ensure launch within agreed timelines and budgets to achieve launch objectives. Scope of work include First Timeline Launches, market extension, 2nd wave launches, relaunches of in-house manufactured products across dosage forms for Emerging Markets

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end project for New Product Launch/Introductions including planning, execution and risk management using IMPULSE process. Identify bottlenecks including resources constraints, technical issues & provide inputs for escalation to the senior team for de-bottlenecking. Conduct structured Weekly Cross Functional Meetings with stake holders (each plant) to understand constraints, project issue and drive launch activities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, regulatory affairs, procurement, marketing, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful product manufacturing, supply and launch. Act as strong interphase between Markets & Manufacturing - Communicate market change dynamics to plant & NPLR impact. Work closely with MSTG-Production to schedule scale up & characterization batches & launch batch execution. Engage with PDD and marketing for commercial Pack style finalization Co-ordination with procurement for material supplies and logistics team for launch projects
• Market Analysis: Co-ordination with marketing & BD to get updated BC, NPLR and evaluate project feasibility basis COGS and marketing business case. Conduct Monthly Project Update Meetings with marketing team, providing visibility on product readiness & capturing marketing inputs for improving service level
• Regulatory Compliance: - Update launch calendar, based on regulatory approval timelines & IP updates. Ensure all products launches meet regulatory requirements for the market of interest, including local FDA guidelines and international regulations.
• Budget and Risk Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints. Identify potential risks associated with product launch and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare project charter and present project updates to senior management and stakeholders. Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the NPI process.
• Reports – Update and maintain management dashboards, Launch Calendar, Launch Project trackers, ESOP and Monthly Presentation

Travel Estimate

10-15% of your time

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

Experience

• Tenure: 8-12 years of experience in New Product Launch/Introduction, Supply Chain Planning and project management within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in generics. Prior experience in New Product Launch OSD, Injectables dosage form is desirable

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).