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 creative 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 Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Leader in Product ideation team for New Product ideation successful product introduction development by Collaborating across Portfolio Marketing Medical affairs Research development team to create an innovative advantage for the organization Also to build scientific capability as a part of product delivery and organization by creating an innovative pipeline of Technology based on High Value products to meet the growth objectives of India other emerging markets Roles Responsibilities You will be responsible for the product evaluation based on complexity innovation potential development challenges and alignment with company goals You will ensure a robust and thorough product selection process minimizing post-introduction failures and facilitating a healthy inflow of products into the in-house development pipeline You will be responsible to conduct an extensive literature search to gather relevant scientific data and summarize pertinent information on product complexity and innovation strategies from various scientific journals industry publications and academic research You will be responsible for the assessment of anticipated challenges in product development considering technical regulatory and market-related aspects and propose effective strategies to overcome them You will provide technical insights and guidance to ensure a smooth transition from product selection to the development phase and facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the development team and the product selection team You will be responsible to conduct detailed risk assessments for each product and collaborate with cross-functional teams CFTs to discuss and mitigate potential risks identified during the selection process You will be responsible to engage with the Global Generic Business Development GGBD team to assess dossier quality and conduct gap analyses for potential products You will be responsible to lead the product ideation workshop and drive the development of a differentiated innovative and high-value product portfolio in the Brazil and India BRaIN vertical thereby ensuring long-term success and competitiveness in the market You will be responsible to implement sensory and product experience testing to evaluate the appeal and quality of potential new products You will be responsible for implementing strategies to drive innovation in dosage form design and facilitate the successful development of complex and differentiated products You will be responsible to provide technical leadership to the team to understand and define the scope of overall project development and finalise the development strategy with anticipated risk and mitigation plan in form of risk registry You will be responsible for effective logistical readiness to facilitate a smooth transition for the development team and contribute to the successful introduction of products by establishing an efficient inventory management system to monitor and manage the availability of essential components You will be responsible to facilitate the application process for import licenses related to reference products for testing and analysis purposes You will be responsible to understand recent trends in new product ideation methodologies Technology based Innovations unmet medical needs in Therapy areas for product selection product development and skilled standards anticipate scientific needs and champion the change management in line with identified requirements by Leadership Management council to meet business needs You will be responsible to lead develop a self-motivated dynamic scientifically sound team of pre-formulation reverse engineering scientists who can execute demonstrate better understanding and facilitate product development using pre-formulation reverse engineering concepts with unorthodox out of the box methodologies You will be responsible to lead goal setting and building capabilities for the team Guide scientist to work on safety rules good laboratory practices across functional project teams to ensure deliverables Also motivate them to come up with Product Based ideas for unmet medical need in India Emerging markets in Selected Therapeutic Areas while keeping organizational sustainability initiatives Qualifications Educational qualification M Pharm Ph D Minimum work experience 12-15 years of experience in Formulation Development RESPONSIBILITIES Full kitting supporto PDC and timelines finalization Batch size calculation Designing Prelimnary strategies formulation Development Participate in strategizing the sourcing of API and raw materials Monitor the development for robust effective and bioequivalent drug product in timely manner adhering to safety and quality standards Participate in discussion with CFT to develop an effective strategy of drug product development IP Bio etc Participate in discussions with experts and team members and guide the team in different stages of development pre-formulation studies material characterization drug-excipient compatibility etc RLD characterization including reverse engineering formulation designing and optimization processes designing and scale up Participate in developing effective risk evaluation and risk mitigation plan for drug product at every stage of development Review data generated and participate in discussions with experts to conclude on prototype s Identify and promote use of digital tools into drug product development Regulatory Support Integrate all inputs from functional experts to develop regulatory strategy Participate and guide the team to develop effective documentation Review regulatory documents for submission to RA Innovation and Intellectual Capital Development Provide support internally as formulation subject matter expert Identify opportunities to strengthen IP of the company People Management Coaching Mentoring Provide guidance including technical to other team members for timely completion of project Identify and promote personal learning and development of team members Technical enhancement Identify areas of technical improvement in product development and implementing digital tools System improvement by identifying and implementing improvement in SOP and internal guidance Finance Provide budgeting inputs for the team projects Monitor cost of project and handle deviations Providing Inputs for Cost improvement Departmental Support SOP and Safety Guidelines Prepare and or review SOP pertaining to the function Facilitate lab and equipment maintenance and implementation of company safety standards Contribute to Safety guidelines and Practices updation Additional Information About the Department Integrated Product Development Organisation We integrate our deep science capabilities and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative accessible and affordable therapies for patients worldwide We are a science-driven innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world We have End to end capabilities in API Formulations Clinical Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs We are serving 55 markets including USA Canada Europe China LATAM ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients API Oral formulations Parenteral Injectables Opthalmics Other dosages Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1 000 products Enabled by our robust R D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates we have filed 1 071 patents and also published over 1 000 papers for peer review over the years Benefits Offered At Dr Reddy s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and career development through personalised learning programs The perks 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 advantages 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