New Product Manager (NPI) Manager

SUN PHARMA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Mumbai is seeking a New Product Introduction Manager (NPI) to drive end-to-end launch plans across manufacturing, regulatory, and marketing teams. The role demands 8–10 years of pharma experience, strong project leadership, and ability to operate in a matrix environment while delivering timely, compliant launches.

The candidate will coordinate with R&D, quality, and supply chain to ensure successful market introductions and robust post-launch reviews, within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in New Product Launch management within a pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with regulatory filings and India-specific launch requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the New Product Launch Plan to ensure on-time launches with cross-functional alignment (manufacturing, QA, RM, Regulatory, Marketing).
• Identify, record, and communicate launch decisions, issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate product filings, DCGI/DML permissions, artwork approvals, and tech/clinical transfers.
• Manage cost/margin discussions to finalize MRP and gross margin prior to manufacturing.
• Maintain and present a launch dashboard for management reviews.
• Collaborate with team members and leaders to estimate effort and secure consensus on tasks.
• Ensure launch methodologies and standards are understood and followed by all team members.

Education

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

Job description

Job Title

New Product Introduction Manager (NPI)

Business Unit

New Product Launch Management

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.”

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

Job Requirements

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

WHO YOU ARE:

Skills required include:

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).