Territory Manager

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in India seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to execute audits from planning through reporting under the guidance of the Group Lead – Internal Audits.

You will collect data, validate processes, and ensure compliance with SOPs and GMP guidelines, using SAP and other platforms. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Chemistry with 8+ years of experience and professional certifications such as CGP or CQA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry or related field mandatory.
• Postgraduate degree in Quality Management or Pharmaceutical Sciences preferred.
• CGP/CQA or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits from planning to reporting under guidance of Group Lead – Internal Audits.
• Analyze MIS data, past audit findings to identify risks and define scope.
• Perform validations and system reviews (SAP and others) for compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Maintain audit workpapers and data files for traceability and reference.
• Prepare audit reports with risk implications, root causes, action plans, and annexures.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead team performance activities and support HR in training and development.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and certifications to enhance audit delivery.

Skills

Internal auditing

Internal controls

Data analysis

Fraud detection

Compliance management

Audit report preparation

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Chemistry

Postgraduate degree in Quality Management/Pharmaceuticals

CGP or CQA certifications

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive audits in accordance with the approved audit plan, covering planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting under the guidance of the Group Lead – Internal Audits.
• Collect and analyze business information including MIS data, MRM presentations, and prior audit findings to understand process flows and identify key risks for effective scope definition.
• Perform detailed validations, process walkthroughs, and system-based reviews (SAP and other platforms) to identify policy deviations and assess compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Organize and maintain complete, sequential, and audit-traceable workpapers and data files to support audit conclusions and future reference.
• Prepare and issue audit reports with clear risk implications, root cause analysis, action plans, and annexures; align findings with stakeholders through structured communication.
• Execute follow-up reviews of open audit observations to ensure sustainable implementation of corrective actions, and elevate unresolved issues to audit leadership.
• Lead team performance management activities including goal setting, mentoring, cross-training, job rotation planning, and collaboration with HR on recruitment and training.
• Drive team engagement and motivation through knowledge-sharing sessions, certification support (e.g., CIA, CISA), and employee development programs to enhance audit service delivery.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related field is mandatory.
Postgraduate degree in Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
Certifications such as Certified GMP Professional (CGP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent are preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

8+ years of experience

Skills & Attributes & Critical Exposures Functional Skills

• Internal Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Data Analysis
• Fraud Detection
• Compliance Management
• Audit Report Preparation
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Resident Skills

• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Enterprise Resource Planning

Behavioural Skills

• Leadership Presence: Inspires confidence and direction within the audit team by fostering accountability, clear communication, and performance excellence.
• Critical Thinking: Applies structured reasoning and independent judgment to identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and recommend impactful solutions.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds trust with stakeholders and navigates cross-functional dynamics to align audit insights with organizational goals.

Critical Exposures

• 3+ years of experience in areas of Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance is preferred
• Experience developing and implementing audit strategies and schedules for GMP compliance is mandatory
• Exposure to conducting high-level risk assessments and identifying potential areas of non-compliance within manufacturing processes, including handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), sterile production, and packaging is preferred
• Experience interpreting and applying GMP regulations from agencies such as the FDA, EMA, and WHO and ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures is desired

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, 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.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"