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.

• Lead SOX compliance program, ensuring all key controls are identified, documented, and tested in accordance with SOX requirements
• Review workings on yearly management testing plan, potential financial risks based on past performance, future business strategy and seek inputs from key managerial personnel in order to identify Business units / Subsidiaries/ Process to be covered under SOX testing plan for the year as per threshold specified by Audit Committee
• Identify business units / processes / Indian subsidiaries that require compliance over IFC requirements of Companies Act, and frame / revise Internal controls that include ICOFR (already covered in SOX) as well as operational controls.
• Review SOX requirements [namely, Risk & Control Matrix (RCM) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)] revision process in order to assist business units/ controllers in maintaining the SOX documentation to reflect current business process.
• Review RCM and update as per change in business processes and controls.
• Review the testing plan and scope; schedule resources for assignment execution [in-house, consultants]; monitor progress of the assignments in order to ensure assignments are executed on timely basis
• Review/ Co - ordinate with internal stakeholders including IT team, external consultants and statutory auditors to ensure timely completion of all SOX activities including control testing of general and application controls.
• Maintain documentation of all SOX processes, controls, and testing results
• Co-ordinate with SOX coordinators/ Process owners/ IT team to ensure timely implementation of agreed upon action plans and recommendations.
• Assist CIA and Head of SOX in status update to Senior Management on a periodic basis in order to ensure timely completion.
• Involve in discussions with management and suggest / review areas that need to be added under scope for the year.
• Monitor changes in regulations and standards related to SOX compliance and implement necessary updates to the company's program
• Develop and deliver training on SOX compliance to relevant teams and departments
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in the SOX program
• Develop of in-house expertise for ITGC/ITAC testing

• Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of SOX, Internal Financial Controls requirements and regulations
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• CIA/CISA/DISA certification is preferred