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.

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Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and execution-oriented leader to drive Business Operations Transformation for the Biologics Business Unit. The role will serve as the integrator between Business Strategy, Product Management, Development, Commercial, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and Market teams to ensure realization of portfolio value and successful execution of the BU growth agenda.

The role will own strategic planning, product and portfolio governance, business case development, lifecycle management, competitive intelligence, and cross-functional transformation initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for translating strategic intent into executable plans, governing key investment decisions, driving product value realization, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Business Transformation & Long-Range Planning

• Lead development of long-range strategic plans and value creation roadmaps for the Biosimilars portfolio.
• Build and maintain long-term business and financial models to assess growth opportunities, market expansion, capability investments, and strategic priorities.
• Evaluate strategic options through scenario planning, investment analysis, and enterprise value assessments.
• Drive business transformation initiatives focused on organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, capability building, and future-state readiness.
• Establish governance mechanisms to monitor execution of strategic priorities and realization of business objectives.

2. Product Strategy, Business Case Development & Portfolio Value Realization

• Work closely with markets and cross-functional teams to define product business cases, value drivers, and key success criteria.
• Develop and continuously monitor portfolio business cases to ensure risks, assumptions, and value realization targets remain on track.
• Identify, assess, and manage opportunities and risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Integrate market requirements into a unified and prioritized product development roadmap.
• Support product prioritization decisions through market attractiveness assessments, financial evaluation, and competitive analysis.
• Drive product lifecycle management initiatives including indication expansion, formulation enhancements, market expansion, lifecycle extensions, and post-LOE defense strategies.

3. Product Governance & Development Integration

• Govern Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and ensure alignment between market requirements and development priorities.
• Lead stage-gate reviews and ensure robust evaluation of technical feasibility, commercial attractiveness, portfolio fit, risk profile, and business economics.
• Facilitate investment and portfolio governance forums involving senior leadership.
• Monitor strategic and operational risks and ensure timely mitigation plans are established and executed.
• Drive alignment across Product Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Business teams.

4. Competitive Intelligence, Portfolio Analytics & Strategic Insights

• Continuously evaluate competitive landscape, therapeutic trends and regulatory developments, pricing dynamics, and emerging opportunities across global biologics markets.
• Conduct market sizing, forecasting, portfolio assessments, and country prioritization analyses.
• Generate actionable strategic insights to support portfolio decisions, investment choices, business development opportunities, and commercialization strategies.
• Develop executive dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support leadership decision-making.
• Support identification and evaluation of licensing, partnership, and market expansion opportunities.

5. Cross-Functional Strategic Program Management

• Lead complex strategic initiatives involving Product Management, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial and Finance, IP, Business Development, and Market teams.
• Act as the central integrator to ensure alignment between business strategy and execution plans.
• Drive capability planning, capacity planning, operational improvement, and strategic readiness initiatives.
• Facilitate executive governance reviews and decision-making forums.
• Remove execution bottlenecks and proactively manage program risks and dependencies.

6. Leadership Communication & Strategic Stakeholder Management

• Develop strategic presentations for Business Unit Leadership, Executive Committees, Board reviews, investors, and external partners.
• Support strategic partnership evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, and alliance governance activities.
• Communicate strategic recommendations and portfolio insights to senior stakeholders.
• Influence cross-functional leaders to drive alignment and execution against business priorities.

Skills & Attributes

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Biosimilars and Biologics value chain, including CMC, Clinical Development, Regulatory pathways, Manufacturing, and Commercialization.
• Expertise in product strategy, lifecycle management, portfolio management, and business case development.
• Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, scenario planning, NPV, IRR, and valuation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of market sizing, epidemiology, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and commercial analytics.
• Knowledge of global pharmaceutical and biosimilar markets, pricing environments, and access frameworks.
• Experience in leading stage-gate governance and portfolio investment decision processes.
• Strong program management and transformation management capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, data visualization tools, and executive presentations.
• Understanding of strategic partnerships, licensing, alliance management, and business development processes.
• Familiarity with operational excellence, capacity planning, and capability development initiatives.

Educational Qualification

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree with specialization in Strategy, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Analytics, or General Management preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Management Consulting, Business Development, or Transformation roles within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Biosimilars, or Life Sciences industry.
• Experience working across product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, business case evaluation, and strategic program management.
• Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Exposure to biologics/biosimilars development, commercialization, and portfolio management is preferred.

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and enterprise perspective.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams without formal reporting relationships.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex business situations.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and bias for execution.
• Effective facilitator of discussions, governance forums, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities across global teams.
• High resilience and adaptability in a dynamic business environment.

Biologics

Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business—a segment poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon.

With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas covering ~US$80+ Bn in innovator sales, the future business pipeline spans multiple product classes, therapy areas, and new modalities.

A fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing multiple biosimilar products globally.

Supported by:

• End-to-end Product Development capabilities
• Advanced Manufacturing platforms
• Strong Clinical and Regulatory expertise
• Global Quality systems
• Commercial presence across multiple international markets

More than 900,000 patients globally have benefited from our biosimilar products.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s, we actively help catalyse career growth and professional development through personalized learning and development programs.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and families
• Life insurance coverage
• Maternity and paternity benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Relocation and joining support (where applicable)
• Employee wellness initiatives

Our Work Culture

At Dr. Reddy’s, our purpose is embedded in our credo: "Good Health Can’t Wait."

We foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe diverse perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and a shared commitment to patient impact enable us to create meaningful healthcare solutions for millions around the world.

For more details, please visit: https://careers.drreddys.com/