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.

Solid State & Particle Engineering Expert:

Summary of the Role:

Lead the organization's solid-state science strategy across polymorph screening, polymorph development, crystallization, amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs), and particle engineering to enable differentiated, scalable, commercially viable, and IP-advantaged API products.

The role is accountable for identifying and developing optimal solid forms, establishing robust crystallization and particle engineering processes, enabling successful technology transfer and commercialization, supporting regulatory and patent strategies, and building world-class scientific capability in solid-state sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solid Form Strategy & Portfolio Differentiation

• Define and drive the solid-state development strategy for the API portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities, IP landscape, regulatory requirements, and commercialization objectives.
• Lead scientific assessment and selection of differentiated solid forms including polymorphs, salts, co-crystals, solvates, hydrates, and amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) to create sustainable competitive advantage.
• Establish decision-making frameworks for lead-form selection by balancing developability, manufacturability, stability, regulatory acceptability, and commercial feasibility integrating with Drug product.
• Provide strategic direction to development teams on solid-form opportunities, risks, and mitigation plans across the product lifecycle.

2. Polymorph Screening, Characterization & Lead Form Selection

• Lead comprehensive solid-form screening programs utilizing conventional and advanced crystal engineering approaches to identify optimal development candidates.
• Design and oversee characterization strategies using advanced solid-state analytical tools to understand material properties and development risks.
• Drive scientific interpretation of solid-state data and provide recommendations on form selection based on stability, scalability, and intellectual property considerations.
• Review scientific outputs, ensure technical rigor, and maintain high standards of data quality and documentation.

3. Crystallization, ASD & Particle Engineering Development

• Lead development of robust crystallization, polymorph control, ASD, and particle engineering processes across all stages of API development.
• Design scalable solutions to achieve desired crystal attributes including particle size distribution, crystal habit, bulk density, flowability, filtration characteristics, and processability.
• Establish development strategies that ensure consistent product quality while meeting cost, timeline, and manufacturing requirements.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through scientific investigation, process optimization, and innovative engineering approaches.

4. Process Understanding, Control Strategy & Commercial Readiness

• Define critical process parameters (CPPs), critical material attributes (CMAs), and control strategies required to ensure robust commercial manufacturing.
• Develop science-based understanding of crystallization, filtration, drying, milling, and related unit operations impacting solid-state performance.
• Ensure reproducibility of crystal form and particle attributes across development, validation, and commercial manufacturing stages.
• Drive risk-based process design approaches to improve robustness, consistency, and long-term lifecycle performance.

5. Scale-Up, Technology Transfer & Commercialization

• Lead scale-up strategies for solid-state and particle engineering processes, ensuring successful translation from laboratory to manufacturing scale.
• Provide technical leadership during engineering, validation, exhibit, and commercial batches to ensure process reproducibility and product quality.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, Technology Transfer and Quality teams to resolve scale-up challenges and accelerate commercialization.
• Support lifecycle management activities including troubleshooting, process improvements, yield enhancement, and cost improvement programs.

6. Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Development Risk Management

• Drive novelty assessment and patentability evaluation of solid forms to support differentiation and freedom-to-operate strategies.
• Provide scientific inputs for patent filings, patent challenges, regulatory submissions, and health authority responses.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with API properties, formulation performance, manufacturability, and bioequivalence outcomes.
• Ensure development decisions are aligned with regulatory expectations and intellectual property objectives integrating with Drug product.

7. Innovation, Technology Scouting & Scientific Advancement

• Drive adoption of emerging technologies in solid-state sciences, crystallization engineering, particle engineering, modelling, and advanced characterization.
• Establish strategic collaborations with academic institutions, technology partners, and external scientific experts.
• Leverage modelling and simulation tools to improve development efficiency, predict solid-form behaviour, and enhance process understanding.
• Promote innovation and scientific excellence through publications, patents, conference participation, and external engagement.

8. Scientific Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and lead a high-performing team of scientists and specialists in solid-state sciences and particle engineering.
• Develop organizational capability in crystal engineering, polymorph development, particle engineering, and advanced material sciences.
• Coach, mentor, and develop future technical leaders while establishing a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence across the organization.

9. Cross-Functional Development Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Process R&D, Analytical R&D, Formulation Development, Manufacturing, MSAT, Regulatory Affairs, IP, Quality and Project Management teams to ensure seamless progression of molecules through development, filing and commercialization.

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. / M.Tech. / B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, Solid State Chemistry, or related disciplines.

Experience

• 12–16+ years of industrial experience in API R&D, solid-state sciences, and crystallization development.
• Proven experience in polymorph screening, polymorph development, crystallization process development, and particle engineering.
• Demonstrated success in development and scale-up of solid-form processes for multiple commercial API products.
• Experience supporting technology transfer, validation, commercialization, regulatory submissions, and patent activities.

Technical Expertise

• Polymorph screening and development
• Crystal engineering
• Solid-state characterization
• Crystallization process development
• Particle engineering
• Amorphous solid dispersions (ASD)
• Process scale-up and technology transfer
• Molecular modelling and simulation
• Intellectual property assessment
• Regulatory and quality systems
• cGMP and pharmaceutical development practices

Behavioral Skills- 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with own team and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor, coach team members
• Good Negotiation Skills and Influencing skills.
• Commitment to Learning & Coaching/mentoring

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.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/