Process Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientist 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible to Summarize literature survey for the processes and technologies.
• You will be responsible for defining process variables, studying of feasibility process and understand design space to meet critical quality attributes (CQAs) in collaboration with Research & Development team and Design of Experiment (DoE) teams for Design of Experiment (DoE) studies.
• 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 to document executed experiments as per quality requirement and create online documents for execution of all batches and highlight/update the critical observations during batch process.
• 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 to Evaluate and establish possibilities of solvent, reagents and product recoveries.
• You will be responsible to execute kilo lab batches for scale up studies, material build up customer sample seeding. Also, support and review in compilation of the Kilo lab reports (process Parameters, observations, and compliance) on completed batches.
• You will Prepare campaign/equipment plan with minimal guidance and understand risks/hazards associated in the process and powder handling operations.
• You will be responsible to prepare manufacturing process and process engineering documents with minimal guidance.
• You will be responsible for generation of technical data/conclusion through usage of MixIT simulation and Dynochem software.

Qualification

Educational qualification: B.tech in Chemical engineering

Minimum work experience: 3 to 6 years of experience with scale up & tech transfer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills

• Have work experience on Process scale up of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
• Experience in Process Optimization (Manufacturing)
• Experience in Process Intensification
• Experience in Operational Excellence
• Experience in Chemical Process Engineering
• Experience in Technology Transfer

Behavioural 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.

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