Team Member - Manufacturing (Peptide)

About Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. stands as a prominent multinational pharmaceutical company with a presence in 66 countries and a workforce surpassing 24,000 employees dedicated to advancing access to cost-effective and innovative medicines. Founded in 1984 with a modest team and vision, it now operates global manufacturing and R&D centers aligned with principles of affordability, innovation, and responsible corporate governance. The company's strategy, titled 'The Next and the New,' focuses on strengthening its foundation while pursuing sustainable growth, aiming to reach over 1.5 billion patients globally by 2030. It strongly supports workplace equality and diversity within all operating regions.

Job Summary

This role entails ensuring strict compliance with safety guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality benchmarks while managing batch manufacturing processes. The candidate will collaborate with multiple departments to maintain smooth operational workflows, execute production tasks, and meet designated output targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to company safety policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Execute peptide manufacturing tasks with a focus on quality and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Meet production targets ensuring timely and efficient output.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proven experience specific to peptide manufacturing.
• Expertise in packing RPHPLC DAC columns and preparing slurries accurately.
• Skilled in preparing mobile and stationary phases according to defined procedures.
• Operation knowledge of Column DAC and SCADA systems.
• Understanding of adsorption and desorption techniques used in preparative columns.
• Experience with preparative column regeneration techniques.
• Aptitude in identifying issues related to peak resolution during manufacturing.
• Competence in executing gradient method loading effectively.
• Familiarity with Distributed Control System (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) operations.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with around 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in related peptide manufacturing roles.

Behavioral Attributes

• Proactive learner with the ability to integrate new knowledge while strictly maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Effective communicator capable of coordinating with various departments to ensure process alignment.
• Quick in recognizing and resolving production-related challenges.
• Diligent in adhering to scheduled calibrations, preventative maintenance, and other operational tasks.
• Committed to compliance with all regulatory and quality norms to maintain product safety and standards.

Department Overview

The Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) at Dr. Reddy’s leverages 19 advanced manufacturing sites worldwide producing complex APIs and drugs in key therapeutic areas including Oncology, Cardiovascular, CNS, and Anti-diabetes. The organization emphasizes operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability to lead pharmaceutical manufacturing efficiency globally.

Benefits and Work Culture

Employees receive comprehensive benefits on par with top industry standards including relocation support, family benefits such as maternity and paternity leave, extensive learning opportunities, and medical and life insurance coverage. Dr. Reddy's fosters a dynamic and empathetic work environment centered on shared purpose and collaboration, driven by the belief that healthcare solutions can empower healthier lives.