Sr Executive - EM Project Management

SUN PHARMA; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a Senior Executive-Project Management in Vadodara. The role leads end-to-end pharma projects for India and Emerging Markets, coordinating R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain to ensure timely development, tech transfers, regulatory submissions, launches, and commercialization within scope and budget.

You will partner with multiple cross-functional teams to manage timelines, risks, and deliverables, driving continuous improvement and effective communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 4–6 years in pharmaceutical project management or related roles.
• Experience coordinating projects for Emerging Markets (India & beyond) desired.
• Exposure to technology transfer, regulatory submissions, and launches beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project execution for pharma products for Emerging Markets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Packaging, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and close action items on time.
• Track development, tech transfer, validation, stability, and commercialization timelines.
• Coordinate with international customers and business teams on status and milestones.
• Support regulatory submission planning and launch readiness activities.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and KPI presentations for senior management.
• Ensure GMP and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical project management

Product life cycle management

Unit operations & tech transfer

Regulatory filing awareness

Manufacturing and supply chain

Risk management

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP/CAPM/PRINCE2)

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Executive-Project Management -EM/India

Business Unit: R&D1 Regulatory Affairs

Job Grade: G11B

Location: Vadodara

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Management Professional with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and 4-6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and coordinating pharmaceutical projects for India and Emerging Market customers, ensuring timely execution of product development, technology transfer, regulatory submissions, commercial launches, and supply chain activities.

The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Business Development, and external customers to ensure successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project execution for pharmaceutical products intended for Emerging Markets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Packaging Development, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional project review meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Track product development activities, technology transfers, validation batches, stability studies, and commercialization timelines.
• Coordinate with international customers and business teams regarding project status, documentation, and milestone achievements.
• Support regulatory submission planning and launch readiness activities for various Emerging Markets.
• Prepare project dashboards, management reports, and KPI presentations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Provide project updates to senior management and recommend corrective actions where required.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution efficiency

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Pharmaceutical project management
• Product life cycle management
• Unit Operations experience and understanding with Tech transfer knowledge
• Regulatory filing awareness for Emerging Markets
• Manufacturing and supply chain understanding
• Risk management and project planning
• GMP and pharmaceutical compliance knowledge

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent coordination and organizational abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Travel Estimate

NA

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

1. Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech Chemical Engineering)
2. Certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) will be an added advantage

Experience

1. 4-6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
2. Minimum exposure to Project Management, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Coordination, or Commercialization Projects.
3. Experience handling projects for Emerging Markets is preferred.
4. Experience in API, Oral solids, injectables, or other pharmaceutical dosage forms will be advantageous

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!