Team Lead - Cell Culture Process Development

Dr Reddys Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Learning & development opportunities

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking a Senior Team Lead for Cell Culture in Biologics. The role involves leading team activities, supervising lab maintenance, and managing personnel within upstream process development for biosimilar projects.

You will ensure on-time delivery of experiments and timely closure of technical reports to meet deliverables. The position requires a Ph.D. or Master’s degree with significant experience in cell culture process development, regulatory awareness, and strong

Qualifications

• Educational qualification as stated: PhD or Master’s in Biology, Chemical Eng, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields; or Bachelor's in engineering or life sciences.
• Minimum work experience: 2 years with PhD, 6 years with Master’s, or 9 years with Bachelor’s.
• Strong supervisory and team-management abilities.
• Experience in upstream process development and biosimilars is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the scientific, technical, and operational efforts of the team for biosimilar projects.
• Oversee lab operations, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of experimental failures.
• Plan resources and coordinate with stakeholders to meet project timelines.
• Contribute to performance reviews and development plans for team members.
• Prepare data analyses, technical reports, and presentations for regulatory filings.

Education

PhD or MSc/MTech/ME/MPharm or BTech/BE/BPharm in Biology or related fields

Job description

Team Lead - Cell Culture 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

Job summary We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead team activities, supervise lab maintenance, and manage people within the upstream process development function of Biologics. This role involves ensuring on-time delivery of experiments for one/two biosimilar molecules, with a focus on drafting and timely closure of technical reports to meet team deliverables.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for leading and managing the overall scientific, technical, and operational efforts of team members, including guiding teams for the successful execution of experiments, and ensuring the quality of data meets global expectations.
• You will oversee lab operations and equipment maintenance, actively participate in lab meetings, contribute to troubleshooting potential causes for experimental failures, and coordinate upstream process development for one/two Biosimilar projects within the function.
• You will be responsible for planning resource requirements to meet project deliverables providing guidance and direction to team members to ensure project schedules are met with quality technical success. You will be responsible for collaboration with various stakeholders within and across teams is crucial for meeting project timelines.
• You will contribute to performance reviews of team members, identify their developmental needs, communicate them to the responsible authority, and maintain discipline within the team.
• You will be responsible for data collation, analysis, and interpretation, drawing logical scientific conclusions, and generating technical presentations to communicate technical information within the function.
• Your role includes drafting scientific reports for team deliverables, such as process development summaries, technical memos, and process description summaries, maintaining global quality and adhering to regulatory standards with support from team members and group leaders to fulfill functional requirements and support regulatory filings.
• You will be responsible for assuming ownership of specialized process equipment, escalating lab issues for technical support, ensuring compliance with safety standards, supervising safety and lab systems, and verifying the appropriate following of protocols.
• Additionally, you'll oversee inventory updating, troubleshoot problems related to equipment, and ensure smooth development work in the lab.

Qualifications

Educational qualification: A Ph.D. or Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech. or M.E. or M.Pharm.) or Bachelor's degree (B.Tech. or B.E. or B.Pharm.) in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering or other related disciplines of engineering or life sciences. Minimum work experience : 2 years of industrial experience with a Ph.D., 6 years with a Master’s, or 9 years with a Bachelor’s.

Skills & attributes

Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of cell culture process development for Biotherapeutics/Biosimilars, stays informed about current trends in the Biopharma industry, and exhibits a basic understanding of the regulatory framework and IP (Intellectual Property) landscape.
• Can perform comprehensive data analysis of processes and provide logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of bioreactor operation in batch/fed-batch/perfusion modes.
• Understanding of chemical engineering principles applicable to biotechnology.
• In-depth understanding of mammalian cell culture physiology and metabolism for Biosimilar product development.
• Demonstrates Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis skills using various tools.
• Understanding of FDA (Food and Drug Administration), EMA (European Medicines Agency), ICH (International Council for Harmonisation), and other regulatory bodies' guidelines for Biosimilar development.

Behavioural skills

• Strong supervisory, team management, and motivational skills, effectively leading and guiding teams.
• Strong learning orientation, staying updated with current practices in the subject area.
• Good interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and effective communication.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment, showcasing flexibility and resilience in response to changes.

Additional Information About the Department

Biologics Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10-15-year time horizon. With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas, covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales - future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas, and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products. With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities - in-house clone development, upstream and downstream process development, bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation. Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs. We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900,000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

Benefits Offered

• joining & relocation support
• family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits)
• learning and development opportunities
• medical coverage for yourself and your family
• life coverage for yourself
• other essential equipment

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/#!/

Experience Level

Senior Level