Group Lead-Development Quality Assurance

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.

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Quality Strategy and Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) strategy for product development activities. Align QA processes with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Drive initiatives to improve QA processes in product development, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical teams to integrate quality principles into development activities. Serve as a subject matter expert on QA in development, providing guidance to cross-functional teams.

Regulatory Compliance Ensure all development processes comply with relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO, ICH guidelines).Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to enhance the organization’s QA framework. Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as applicable.

Inspection Readiness Prepare the organization for regulatory inspections or customer audits related to development processes. Lead audits and inspections conducted by regulatory bodies or clients for Product development functions. Address and resolve any findings or non-conformances identified during audits or inspections.

Risk Management and QMS Establish and maintain a robust quality management system (QMS) specific to the development lifecycle. Monitor all stages of product development to ensure adherence to quality standards. Review and approve development protocols, reports, and other critical documents (e.g., validation reports, design specifications).Identify quality risks in the development process and implement mitigation strategies. Establish processes for change management and deviation handling during development.

Team Leadership and Development Provide training and support to teams on quality standards and practices.Build and manage a high-performing QA team focused on development activities. Mentor and train QA staff, ensuring they remain updated on regulatory and industry requirements.

Data and Documentation Integrity Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping practices for all development activities. Oversee data integrity initiatives to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of development data.

Vendor and Partner Management Qualify and oversee external partners, vendors, and contractors involved in product development. Ensure external stakeholders meet the organization’s quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications : A Post-Graduate with at least  15 years of experience or PhD with at least 10 years of experience of cross functional experience  (fine balance of experience in Generalist and Specialist roles) with experience in development /manufacturing in biopharmaceutical industry

Range of Years of Experience : 15+ years
"Must Have" Exposures / Experiences : cGMP, GLP, Regulatory and In-depth understanding of bio-pharmaceutical product development and production processes.

Business Understanding : Holistic understanding of integrating GLP and GMP in the regulatory landscape

About the Department
Biologics
Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon.
With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas, covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales – future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas, and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products.
With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities – in-house clone development, upstream and downstream process development, bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation.
Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs.
We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure
Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900,000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits 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 benefits), 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/#!/