New Product Development Manager

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

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a seasoned New Product Launch Manager to lead end-to-end launch programs in India. You will coordinate with manufacturing, QA, R&D, regulatory, and marketing to ensure timely product introductions while managing risks and stakeholders.

The role demands 8–10 years in pharma launches, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate a matrix organization to deliver on strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience as New Product Launch Manager in pharma.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and India launch requirements.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and execution of New Product Launch Plan ensuring on-time launch with alignment to manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Regulatory & Marketing.
• Identify, record and communicate launch program decisions, issues, risks, and mitigation plans timely.
• NPLR issuance & material planning based on it.
• Coordinate status of product filing, DCGI / DML permission, artwork approval, analytical/method transfer, tech transfer, DMOs, audits & launch batch scheduling.
• Facilitate costing and margin working to finalize MRP and GC prior to commercial manufacturing.
• Manage launch project issues, drive risk mitigation and consensus among stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and update launch dashboards for management meetings.
• Estimate effort with team members and negotiate tasks with team leaders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant methodologies, processes and standards within launch projects.

Skills

Launch project management

Interpersonal & communication skills

Collaboration in matrix environments

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Result oriented

Integrity driven decision making

Big picture thinking

Education

B.Pharma/M.Pharm/MBA with Pharma experience

Job description

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, youll 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.”

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for planning and execution of ‘New Product Launch Plan’ ensuring on-time launch as per established goals, while fully aligned with manufacturing plants, Quality team, Third Party vendor, R&D, MSTG, Regulatory & Marketing
• The person must enable, identify, record and communicate launch program decisions, issues, risks, mitigation plan and other key aspects of the launch program in a timely and effective manner
• NPLR (New Product Launch Requirement) issuance & material planning based on it
• Close coordination and follow up for the status of product filing, DCGI / DML permission, Artwork approval, Analytical Method transfer, Tech. transfer, Third party product dossier evaluation, RM-PM procurement, Engineering Procurement, CMO plant audit & Launch batch scheduling
• Facilitate for Costing and Margin Working to finalize MRP and GC prior to commercial manufacturing
• Manages launch project issues - identifies risk and works with CFT towards risks mitigation and deliverables. Must be able to facilitate discussions and bring about consensus between all stakeholders
• Monitors progress, prepares and update project launch dash board for management meetings
• Will work directly with the team members or with their team leaders to estimate effort, plan activities and negotiate consensus among individual team members on their appointed tasks
• Must have an understanding of relevant methodologies, processes and standards and ensure that all launch project team members understand and follow these

WHO YOU ARE:

Educational Qualification: B.Pharma/ M.Pharm / MBA with Pharma experience

Experience: 8-10 years of experience as New Product Launch Manager with a reputed pharmaceutical organization

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

• Expertise in managing Launch projects
• The position requires knowledge of basic product development, regulatory requirements, launch requirement in India and understanding of technical side and project complexities.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to effectively interact with a broad range of stakeholders
• Collaboration and teaming with ability to work in a matrix environment
• Big picture orientation with attention to detail
• Strategic thinking & sound analytical skills
• Result oriented and performance driven
• Integrity driven decision making skills

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).