Role OverviewThe role combines strong technical knowledge with commercial expertise to identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop reliable suppliers while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, competitive cost, and continuity of supply. Working closely with R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain, the position supports supplier selection, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and long-term supply resilience.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic sourcing for APIs intermediates, and key raw materials, Key reagents and solventsSupplier identification, technical evaluation, qualification, and developmentCost optimization, and supply-risk managementRequired qualifications, technical competencies, experience, and leadership capabilitiesCoordinate with CMC/Regulatory Affairs and Quality to collect and review supplier documentation to support VQ, Vendor audits and Regulatory Filings (e.G., DMF/ASMF support packs), and compliance expectations.Lead techno-commercial evaluations: review process routes, specs/CoA requirements, analytical methods, and manufacturing capabilities; assess scale-up/tech transfer readiness and risksDevelop and maintain should-cost models, clean sheets, and cost breakdowns for pharma manufacturing processes (including solvent/raw-material indexing)



to support fact-based negotiations.Evaluate, and onboard recent suppliers/alternate vendor; manage vendor performance based on technical capability, quality, Compliance, and cost metrics.Conduct market intelligence to identify cost effective manufacturing processes and technical evaluation for feasibility and onboarding.Ensure high standards of integrity and confidentiality while managing sensitive IP and regulatory information.Partner with R&D;/MSAT/Quality/RA for NPI and tech transfer: supplier onboarding, sample management, trial orders, and readiness for PPQ/validation activities (as applicable).QualificationsMaster’s degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, BE in Chemical Engineering, M. Pharmacy, or a related discipline.10 to 16+ years of experience in techno-commercial roles across pharma strategic sourcing, R&D; Development, MSAT, Operational excellence, Technology Transfer, Vendor Management within regulated environments.Key Skills & CompetenciesAPIs Process Development & Technology TransferAnalytical thinking and financial/cost acumenStakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationHigh integrity and discretion with confidential informationClear written and verbal communication

📌 Technical Sourcing - Api - Global Procurement (Bengaluru)
🏢 Biocon
📍 Bengaluru