Process Engineering Specialist

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 Specialist in Process Engineering in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient API development with proven expertise in scaling up or down technologies to meet production demands Proficient in Process and Chemical Engineering adept at troubleshooting complex projects facilitating technology transfer and optimizing operations Demonstrated experience in unit operations including crystallization filtration drying and size reduction with a strong commitment to quality and regulatory compliance Roles Responsibilities You will be responsible for development and Scale-up of processes for new products Technology Transfer Process Validation of the product at plant scale You will be responsible to work in collaboration with Chemistry team provide necessary inputs during Design of Experiments DoE studies further process optimization You will be responsible to develop detailed process understanding ensure scale-up feasibility using fundamental studies of reaction kinetics Crystallization Process Safety Process analytical technology PAT You will be responsible to ensure appropriate facility equipment technology mapping at in house SBP plants You will be responsible to draft the process for scale up i e Kilo lab Critical Process Parameter CPP and validation batches in co-ordination with Cross Functional Teams You will be responsible for Technology Transfer Scale-up of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient API and engineering optimization studies with minimal guidance You will be responsible for supporting Drug Master Filing DMF address regulatory queries related to process engineering and demonstrate awareness of process validation GMP and GLP aspects to facilitate smooth regulatory filing Your role will involve staying familiar with the Intellectual property IP landscape and relevant literature participate in industry forums and disseminate knowledge within PE teams applying existing knowledge and technologies during development You will be responsible for proactive planning timely completion of Process Engineering tasks in alignment with project goals You will be working collaboratively in cross functional team to drive Process Engineering activities You will be responsible to Provide technical execution guidance to new members in Process Engineering team Qualifications Educational qualification B tech in Chemical engineering Minimum work experience 7 years of experience in Process development scale up of at least 6-8 products Skills attributes Technical Skills Have work experience on Process scale up of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Knowledge of core chemical engineering like Heat mass transfer reaction engineering fluid dynamics separation technologies etc for process optimization scale up Experience in Operational Excellence Scale-up process Knowledge of product Development basic understanding of Chemistry analytical RA and IP Experience in Technology Transfer Should be well versed with Current Good Manufacturing Practice CGMP practices quality systems in Pharma industry Familiarity with tools for engineering optimization like Design of Engineering DoE dynochem Behavioral Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams Additional Information 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 We are a science-driven innovation-focused pharmaceutical company committed to accelerating access to healthcare solutions to patients around the world We have End to end capabilities in API Formulations Clinical Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs We are serving 55 markets including USA Canada Europe China LATAM ASEAN and all Emerging Markets with innovative and generic products ranging from Active pharmaceutical ingredients API Oral formulations Parenteral Injectables Opthalmics Other dosages Our product development efforts drive a portfolio of more than 1 000 products Enabled by our robust R D team consisting of more 200 scientists and functional experts and more than 150 doctorates we have filed 1 071 patents and also published over 1 000 papers for peer review over the years 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