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.
Post : Head Drug Substance Operations , MSAT , Planning & Transformation
Seeking an experienced and dynamic Manufacturing Head to lead our biosimilars drug substance manufacturing, manufacturing services, and technology teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biologics manufacturing, with a focus on biosimilars, and a proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
Job Description
The biosimilar business is pegged to grow by 8X n the next 3-4 years. There is a significant ask on scale and this role will be critical to setting up and driving the transformation and scale up agenda for the Biologics organization to be able to cater to the following asks
• Scale up capacity to address ~8X increase of demand through Opex and productivity interventions
• Ensure facility readiness to serve regulated markets
• Digitize the core and implement Digital 4.0 in operations
• Streamlining Production Planning & Scheduling to provide unconstrained service to front end markets (OTIF-100%)
• Capacity augmentation by new facility set up and acquisition
• Strengthen the MSAT & ASAT organizations to scale to 10X manufacturing outpu
In this role you will be responsible for
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the organization's preparedness for scaling operations.
• Design a strategic roadmap for expansion, focusing on capacity, capability, technology, and infrastructure development.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing transformation initiatives effectively.
• Strengthen manufacturing and R&D capabilities to support biosimilar scale-up, ensuring timely product delivery and audit compliance.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and process enhancements to optimize performance at scale.
• Track project milestones, analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure progress aligns with objectives.
• Implement change management strategies to enable seamless transitions to new processes and systems.
• Leverage data analytics and insights to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to ensure business continuity while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all aspects of biosimilars drug substance manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage the manufacturing services and technology teams to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to meet production goals and timelines.
• Drive transformation initiatives to enable scale-up to 8X, achieving best-in-class productivity.
• Ensure all manufacturing plants are audit-ready and capable of supplying products without constraints.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality control and assurance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, to support product development and commercialization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities and reduce costs.
• Manage the technology transfer process for new products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Develop the scale up transformation roadmap with respect to capacity, capability, technology and infrastructure. Introduce new technologies and process improvements that will significantly scale the performance
Candidate Profile
• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in biologics manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Extensive knowledge of biosimilars manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream processing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality control standards
• Proven experience in managing large-scale manufacturing operations and leading cross-functional teams
• Track record of clearing FDA audits and scaling manufacturing operations
• Past experience in introducing new technologies and interventions for improving performance
• Experience of leading teams ~400+
• Experience with single-use bioreactor technology and continuous manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of process development and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions and inspections.
Additional Information
Experience : Minimum of 15 years
Qualification : Bachelor's degree
Location : Hyderabad
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Planning & Transformation
End Date : 31st October 2025
