Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end biosimilar development programs across R&D;, Clinical, Regulatory, and Manufacturing. Ensure delivery aligned to cost, timelines, and global regulatory expectations for advanced markets.

Key Accountabilities

- Program Governance & Execution
- Lead integrated program planning across CMC, clinical, regulatory, and supply chain
- Drive governance forums and executive reporting
- Budget & Financial Management
- Own program budget, forecasting, and cost optimization
- Deliver variance analysis and financial insights
- Regulatory Strategy Alignment
- Align with FDA, EMA, and global biosimilar guidelines
- Support filing strategy and lifecycle management
- R&D; and Clinical Oversight
- Coordinate development, strategy discussions, clinical studies execution etc.
- Manage CRO and CMO engagements and timelines, as may be necessary.
- Stakeholder Management




- Lead cross-functional alignment across internal and external partners
- Manage CMOs/CROs and contractual deliverables
- Risk & Decision Management
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Enable data-driven decision making

Education & Experience

- Master's / PhD in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmacy
- PMP preferred
- 13+ years in biopharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated experience in biosimilar development programs

Competencies

- Advanced program and financial management skills
- Robust understanding of biosimilar regulatory pathways (US/EU)
- Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strategic thinking and problem solving

📌 Program Manager - Biosimilar Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 BIOCON BIOLOGICS
📍 Bengaluru