Process Engineer API

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Medical coverage for yourself and your

Life coverage for yourself

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in Hyderabad is seeking a Process Engineer for API development and scale-up at plant scale.

You will collaborate with Chemistry to run DoE studies, optimize processes, and ensure robust scale-up feasibility using fundamental kinetics, crystallization, and PAT. The role includes coordinating with cross-functional teams to map equipment and technologies, draft scaling protocols (Kilo lab, CPP, validation batches), and support regulatory filings while maintaining

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in process development, scaling, and tech transfer.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale-up processes for API products.
• Collaborate with Chemistry team on DoE and process optimization.
• Map facility capabilities and define CPP for scale-up.
• Support technology transfer and DMF-related activities.

Skills

Automation

Business Analytics

Data Quality

Digital Product Management

Predictive Modeling

User Experience (UX) Design

Workflow Management Systems

Education

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

• Sub Job Family: Process Engineering - API
• Preferred type of working: On-Premise
• Business unit: IPDO

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

• You will be responsible for development and Scale-up of processes for new products, Technology Transfer & Process Validation of the product at plant scale.
• You will be responsible to work in collaboration with Chemistry team & provide necessary inputs during Design of Experiments (DoE) studies & further process optimization.
• You will be responsible to develop detailed process understanding & ensure scale-up feasibility using fundamental studies of reaction kinetics, Crystallization, Process Safety, Process analytical technology (PAT).
• You will be responsible to ensure appropriate facility/equipment/technology mapping at in house/SBP plants.
• You will be responsible to draft the process for scale up i.e Kilo lab, Critical Process Parameter (CPP) and validation batches in co-ordination with Cross Functional Teams.
• You will be responsible for Technology Transfer & Scale-up of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and engineering optimization studies with minimal guidance
• You will be responsible for supporting Drug Master Filing (DMF), address regulatory queries related to process engineering, and demonstrate awareness of process validation, GMP, and GLP aspects to facilitate smooth regulatory filing.
• Your role will involve staying familiar with the Intellectual property (IP) landscape and relevant literature, participate in industry forums, and disseminate knowledge within PE teams, applying existing knowledge and technologies during development.
• You will be responsible for proactive planning & timely completion of Process Engineering tasks in alignment with project goals.
• You will be working collaboratively in cross functional team to drive Process Engineering activities.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:B.tech in Chemical engineering

Minimum Work Experience:3+ years of experience.

Skills & Attributes & Critical Exposures

Functional Skills:

• Automation
• Business Analytics
• Data Quality
• Digital Product Management
• Predictive Modeling
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Workflow Management Systems

Resident Skills:

• Agile Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Program Management

Behavioural Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates precision and accuracy in documenting processes, validating systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively addresses technical challenges by applying analytical thinking and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and drives deliverables with integrity, timeliness, and alignment to organizational goals.

Critical Exposures:

• Experience with the development and implementation of digital solutions for manufacturing and quality processes is desired.
• Exposure to digital tools for manufacturing and quality improvement, including process automation and integration with MES and QMS is preferred.

Technical Exposures:

• Exposure to regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO) in manufacturing settings, particularly in relation to digital solutions, is preferred.
• Exposure to digital tools and technologies such as ERP systems and data visualization tools is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards.

• 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.