API R&D Tech Lead (CIP)

Job 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 This role is for a process chemistry leader responsible for defining non-infringing API routes and driving end-to-end process development from feasibility to commercialization. The role focuses on route selection, cost strategy, and alignment with IP, regulatory, and sourcing requirements. You will lead process optimization using QbD principles to develop safe, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless tech transfer and plant execution. You will monitor plant performance, troubleshoot scale-up issues, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Additionally, the role includes supporting DMF filings, addressing deficiencies, and driving innovation. Mentoring teams and managing project execution across multiple products are key expectations. Roles & Responsibilities • You will be responsible for defining non-infringing route selection strategies through literature evaluation, risk assessment, and alignment with IP, RA, SCM, and portfolio teams. • You will be responsible for driving feasibility, optimization, and execution of cost-effective, efficient, and green synthetic routes. • You will be responsible for planning and executing experiments using QbD principles to develop robust, safe, and scalable processes. • You will be responsible for leading cross-functional coordination, phase gate reviews, and ensuring timely project progression. • You will be responsible for supporting tech transfer, monitoring plant performance, and troubleshooting scale-up and commercial batch issues. • You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, including DMF documentation, impurity control, and response to deficiencies. • You will be responsible for defining specifications, control strategies, and ensuring toxicological and safety assessments (e.g., genotoxicity, nitrosamines). • You will be responsible for mentoring teams, driving innovation, and supporting intellectual property and technology development. Qualifications Educational qualification: Post Graduation in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field is mandatory. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Process Engineering or related field is preferred. Certification in Advanced Process Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs for APIs or related field is preferred. Minimum work experience: 10+/ 12+ years of experience Skills & attributes &Critical exposures Functional Skills • Process Development • Green Chemistry • Feasibility Studies • Scale-Up Process Management • Technology Transfer • Data Analysis • Project Management • Intellectual Property Strategy Resident Skills • Digital Transformation • Quality By Design (QbD) • Drug Development • Regulatory Compliance • Lean Methodologies Behavioural Skills • Strong strategic thinking with execution focus • Effective cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management • Coaching mindset with focus on team capability building Critical exposures • Experience in synthetic route strategy design via advanced patent mining, route feasibility benchmarking, and integration of sourcing, IP, and cost-risk inputs for multi-project planning is desired. • Experience in scalable API process development with impurity profiling and lab-to-plant reproducibility is desired. • Experience in specification definition for KSMs, intermediates, and APIs, with technical review of development, characterization, and regulatory documentation, is desired. • Experience in commercial batch troubleshooting and lifecycle process management with alignment to regulatory and filing timelines is desired. • Exposure in API-formulation interface, polymorph selection, and impurity synthesis for regulatory response is preferred. 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