Project Manager API & R&D

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking an experienced Project Manager-API to ensure successful NP filings, manage complex programs, and coordinate cross-functional activities across formulation technology, regulatory, and finance.

The role emphasizes delivering on milestones with strong leadership and proactive problem-solving. The ideal candidate has 20+ years of experience in project management within the pharma sector, with expertise in API manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and program

Qualifications

• Proven experience or certification in project management within the Pharma industry.
• Experience/ knowledge in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Experience in delivery projects of New products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NP filings and Work in Progress (WIP) milestones as committed for the fiscal year.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, conduct workshops, ensure timely project execution from order to delivery.
• Publish MoMs, information bulletins, and pre-reads for effective decision-making.
• Drive daily and weekly execution calls with FTO to align trials, CB, and EBs.

Skills

Project management

Pharma industry

API manufacturing

Regulatory standards

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) or MSc

Job 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

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager-API, for project management, complex programs management, communications management, providing support for PDC/Budgets/CAPEX, and participation in organizational initiatives. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the successful execution of NP filings, WIP milestones, and complex programs within committed timelines. This role involves coordination with key stakeholders, conducting workshops, managing communications, and actively participating in organizational initiatives to drive successful project outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for delivering New Product (NP) filings and Work in Progress (WIP) milestones as committed for the fiscal year. Prepare project plans, ensure material availability, and coordinate with key stakeholders for timely project execution, tracking from order to delivery.
• You will be responsible for conducting workshops and reviews to align moving parts in complex programs. Provide early warning signals to top management on potential slippages, prepare action plans, and track progress to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
• You will be responsible for conducting structured meetings, reviews, and circulate communications to achieve successful outcomes from senior management. Publish Minutes of Meetings (MoMs), information bulletins, and pre-reads for effective decision-making and project delivery.
• You will be responsible for driving daily and weekly execution calls with FTO (Formulation Technology Operations), ensuring alignment among different teams for trials, CB, and EBs. Bridge communication gaps between cross-functional teams to ensure timely executions at FTO.
• You will be responsible for periodical reviews and align PDCs with HPTs and Finance to emphasize overall cost competitiveness while meeting committed milestones.
• You will be responsible for participating in key initiatives recommended by the business unit heads to support the organization in successfully implementing initiatives such as safety, global engagement survey action items, and analytics.

Qualifications

Educational qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Minimum work experience:

20+ years of experience

Skills & attributes

Technical Skills

• Proven experience or certified in project management within the Pharma industry.
• Experience/ Knowledge in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Experience in delivery projects of New products.

Behavioural skills

• Proactive leader and result oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

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/#!/