15h Left: Lead Operational Excellence

Company 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 Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Leader in Operational Excellence for overseeing the implementation of an operational framework optimizing organizational processes through data analysis and fostering continuous improvement The role involves identifying and resolving operational issues implementing knowledge management strategies and enhancing employee proficiency in operational methodologies The primary goal is to drive efficiency resilience and cost-effectiveness while ensuring adherence to performance metrics and targets Roles Responsibilities You will be responsible to strategize and deploy the Process Excellence framework Lean Management System benchmarking and continuous improvement to enhance the research Development R D productivity You will be responsible to drive the process simplification and process improvement through leading a structured ideation process to drive innovation eliminating non-value-adding activities removing redundancies digitizing tasks outsourcing non-core activities and create more time for scientific endeavors You will be responsible to drive and implement a Cost Optimization program via Product and Cycle-time Excellence PACE methodology identifying cost-saving ideas with functional leads setting baselines and targets and reviewing progress regularly You will be responsible for Business Process Redesign BPR and Metric Improvement through Strategic Initiatives Also evaluate and optimize business processes for scalability and future needs conducting thorough analysis and workshops with stakeholders Implement standardized work instructions and modifications to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness You will be responsible to establish and manage knowledge sharing practices overseeing implementation and application of knowledge and maintaining a comprehensive repository for future reference Foster a culture of collaborative learning and deepen scientific knowledge through academic connections and technical training programs You will be responsible to build leadership skills and motivate team members for improved Operational Excellence OE skills enhancing their potential and resolving organizational challenges Foster a collaborative environment to enable the team to handle higher responsibilities and deliver independently Qualifications Educational qualification Masters in Business along with B E B tech Minimum work experience 12 to 15 years of experience in a pharma industry Process Industries like fast-moving consumer goods FMCG Information Technology IT or any process industry Skills attributes Technical Skills Master Black Belt Black Belt Certifications in Lean Six Sigma Certification in project management and other improvement methodology Prior experiences in internal external process consulting Good knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Methodology Tools Knowledge of Consulting practices Process Excellence Framework Understanding of strategic Planning and business processes Good in data Analytics and providing recommendations Overall understanding of Operations R D Supply Chain operations Management Behavioral Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business Acumen Decision Making Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Performance oriented and good at building leveraging relationship Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams Committed to Learning Coaching the team Additional Information Additional Information Global Manufacturing Organisation GMO At Dr Reddy s Laboratories we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation With a legacy of excellence we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad Vizag Baddi Mexico Shreveport and Mirfield comprising 8 OSD facilities 3 Injectables facilities and 8 API facilities Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1 150 drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology Cardio-vascular Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally Hyderabad as part of its Global Lighthouse Network We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive meeting business imperatives and meeting our ambitious ESG goals Building such factories of the future is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future 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