India Coo Pihs

**Position Description**:
**Business Division**:

PIHS**Department**:

Management**Location**:
Hyderabad**Position Title**:

India COO - PIHS**Level**:

Top Management**Reporting to (Title)**:

GCO**Position Purpose**:

- The **Chief Operating Officer - India (COO)** will lead PI HealthSciences’ India operations, driving **operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth** across the company’s integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) platforms in pharmaceuticals, biologics, and specialty health sciences.
The incumbent will be accountable for **end-to-end delivery** — from process development through commercial manufacturing — ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant operations that align with the global PIHS strategy.
This role will be pivotal in scaling India’s operational footprint, integrating **digital transformation and Industry 4.0 practices**, and ensuring seamless collaboration with global PIHS teams, customers, and regulatory bodies.

**Strategic Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement India operations strategy aligned with PIHS’s global growth vision.
- Champion operational transformation initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digital manufacturing).
- Lead capacity expansion projects (greenfield and brownfield).
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and domestic CDMO customers.
- Collaborate with global BD team to convert pipeline opportunities into execution.
- Represent PIHS India in industry forums and regulatory engagements.
- Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions (IoT, AI, data analytics).
- Foster innovation in manufacturing technologies.

**Operational Responsibilities**:

- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations (API, formulations, intermediates, biologics).
- Drive capacity utilization optimization, cost control, and waste reduction.
- Ensure resilient supply chain through vendor development and strategic procurement.
- Implement production planning and scheduling systems.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Champion QbD, continuous process verification, and zero-defect manufacturing.
- Drive EHS practices with KPIs on sustainability, emissions, and safety.
- Oversee successful audits by regulators and clients.

**Financial Responsibilities**:

- Drive P&L ownership for India operations.
- Ensure optimal resource allocation and profitability.
- Lead capacity expansion projects with budget adherence.
- Drive cost control and yield optimization through digital and manufacturing innovations.

**People Responsibilities**:

- Lead a diverse, high-performing workforce across multiple functions.
- Drive leadership development, talent retention, and succession planning.
- Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

**Education Qualification**:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s in **Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology**, or related fields; MBA preferred.

**Work Experience**:

- **20+ years** of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing, preferably in a CDMO set-up.

**Industry to be Hired from**:

- Pharmaceutical/ Biological

**Functional Competencies**:

- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies, Process mapping and reengineering, KPI development and performance management, Standard operating procedures (SOPs) creation and enforcement
- Supply Chain OptimizationÂÂ
- Technology Integration for Efficiency
- Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing processes.
- Experience in multi-site operations leadership within a CDMO or pharma environment.

**Interaction Complexity and Team Work**:
**Key Internal Stakeholders**
- **Global CEO - PIHS**:

- **Global COO / Manufacturing Heads** (for best practice sharing & operational alignment)
- **Global & India Quality Heads** (for compliance & audits)
- **Business Development & Commercial Teams** (for customer commitments)
- **Corporate Functions** - Finance, HR, IT, Legal, EHS

**Key External Stakeholders**
- **Global Pharma & Biotech Clients** (CDMO partnerships)
- **Regulatory Authorities** - USFDA, EMA, MHRA, CDSCO, WHO, etc.
- **Suppliers & Vendors** - Raw materials, intermediates, and technology providers
- **Industry Associations** - OPPI, Pharmexcil, CII, FICCI
- **Technology Partners** - Digital transformation & automation solution providers