Group Lead

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 seasoned individual to provide crucial medical oversight for clinical trials ensuring ICH GCP International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practices and protocol compliance prioritizing subject safety and contributing to the success of biopharmaceutical advancements The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining high-quality trial data and supporting pharmacovigilance medical affairs and other medical related activities as needed Roles Responsibilities You will be responsible for ensuring ownership of medical content in protocols SEC Subject Expert Committee documents CSR Clinical Study Reports and clinical modules before and during clinical trials You will review and provide medical inputs for study documents like CTO Clinical Trial Outlines CRF Case Report Form SAP Statistical Analysis Plan protocol deviation handling plans lab manuals and others You will handle site visits and interactions and queries from ethics committee and regulatory bodies You will bring in medical value to operational aspects of the clinical study e g reduce screen failure rates and drop-out rates ensure subject is evaluable per protocol You will be responsible for review of monthly listings Efficacy Safety Lab investigation Pharmacodynamics tracker Adverse Event AE line listings and coded listings You will provide medical inputs to BDRM Blinded Data Review Meeting perform sample size re-estimation review study data and prepare executive summary for regulatory submissions You will identify and connect with Therapeutic Area Experts regarding CTO and CSP Clinical Study Protocol development and lead medical calls for clinical studies to ensure scientific decision making You will hold critical meetings with Data Safety Monitoring Board regarding Constitution Charter Meeting content and Communications You will meet with SEC for protocol approval post CTO filing and meet with investigators regulators and partners to ensure protocol safety management and medical monitoring as needed You will be responsible for organizing internal and external protocol training and therapeutic area training You will prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures e g protocols risk based monitoring medical review etc offer medical inputs for CROs audit and study budget assessment You will also initiate and develop Medical Science Liaison MSL role with sites for specific therapeutic areas You will be responsible for preparation and review of Pharmacovigilance related documents such as DSUR Development Safety Update Report Annual Study Update ICSRs Individual Case Safety Report Case narratives and Medical Review Manual among others You will be responsible for global partner and Regulatory interactions medical support to all pre-launch and launch activities medical review and approval of product promotional material and presentations as needed You will also sponsor causality assessment Benefit Risk Assessment of marketed products and organize product launch trainings across countries as needed You will perform medical query handling post marketing studies and review of regulatory safety documents along with review and monitoring of safety signal detection You will also develop and review medico-scientific communications manuscript and abstract for publication Your additional responsibilities will include supporting cross functional discussions for finalization of clinical trial outline and sharing knowledge towards medical depth training on various topics Qualifications Educational qualification M B B S or M D in Pharmacology Minimum work experience 8 years of relevant industry experience Skills attributes Technical Skills Sound knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory guidelines for biologic biosimilar products highlighting experience in navigating regulatory processes for clinical trials spanning phases I to IV Proficiency in therapeutic areas diseases and treatment options and foundational knowledge regarding the clinical development process Showcase the ability to anticipate and communicate risks effectively particularly in the context of the global regulatory framework Behavioural skills Ability to approach tasks and decision-making impartially and proficiency in navigating uncertain or unclear situations Efficiency in completing tasks and projects promptly without compromising quality standards Capability to formulate a clear strategic vision and the practical skills to implement and execute plans effectively Ability to align cross-functional teams to work cohesively towards common goals ensuring the timely delivery of activities to achieve critical milestones Additional Information 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