Formulation Specialist

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 and to build the future.

‘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.

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).

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Formulation Scientist in the Product ideation team for New Product ideation, successful product introduction & development by collaborating across Portfolio, Marketing, Medical affairs & Research & Development (R&D) team to create an innovative advantage for the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for driving the new product selection and creating a comprehensive plan with clear objectives and targets for the technical diligence process.
• You will coordinate with cross-functional teams for Technical Diligence discussions and closure activities, ensuring timely sign-off for Medical & Marketing Target Product Profile (TPP).
• You will be responsible for new Product Ideation and Selection of Differentiated product Concepts, reviewing & providing Technical Inputs for a minimum of 25-30 Concepts per year.
• You will support & ensure the introduction of 45-50 New Products into Development for India & emerging markets.
• You will conduct Technical Diligence Review for business development assets for emerging markets.
• You will provide immediate support on an as-needed basis for addressing the Organization priorities.
• You will provide expert formulation knowledge considering consumer insights in design and delivering consumer-delighted products.
• You will be responsible for Regulatory and Compliance support and drafting technical justification responses to product development queries.
• You will drive & manage external collaboration projects with academic / Contract Research Organisation (CRO) for Early Proof of Concept (PoC) Activities.
• You will share knowledge and provide guidance to team members to develop formulation capabilities.

Educational qualification: M.Pharma/ M.Tech/MS in Pharmaceutical

Minimum work experience: 6-8 years of Experience

Skills & attributes:

• Experience in Formulations & Development, Integrated Drug development
• Experience in the Product development process in Research & Development, Regulatory & Compliance
• Understanding of Different Markets (India & Brazil)
• Understanding of Regulatory & Compliance requirements across geography.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Documentation
• Understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) laws and patents.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning and high level of performance orientation.
• Strong strategic thinking ability, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good at networking, well-developed influencing & assertiveness skills.

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.

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 are on par with the best industry standards.

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.