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.

Job Summary
This role is for a Vertical Operational Excellence (OE) Leader responsible for driving Lean transformation, continuous improvement, and strategic execution across multiple business sites within a vertical. The position requires a seasoned change agent with deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, DFSS, DoE and cross-functional leadership. As a key driver of operational performance, this role will lead the deployment of OE strategies, standardize CI tools and templates, and oversee high-impact initiatives such as cost leadership, capacity planning, and debottlenecking
Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for driving the adoption and implementation of Lean vision, strategy, policies, and processes to improve operational performance across the vertical.
• You will be responsible for adapting OE initiatives and action plans to meet the unique priorities and challenges of each business unit, ensuring effective and tailored deployment.
• You will be responsible for leading the deployment of CI methodologies and tools across all sites, while standardizing templates, training modules, and best practices.
• You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring Site OE Leads and cross-functional teams to build CI capability and deliver high-impact, measurable improvement projects.
• You will be responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives such as cost leadership, make-vs-buy decisions, and capacity optimization, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely execution.
• You will be responsible for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning by facilitating workshops, lean events, and capability-building programs.
• You will be responsible for partnering with HR for goal setting, performance reviews, and talent development to sustain OE momentum across the vertical.

Educational qualification- Master/ Graduation in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering or related field is mandatory 
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) is mandatory
Minimum work Experience-  10+ years of experience
Skills & attributes – 
Functional Skills-
• Best Practice Implementation
• Flow Path Optimization
• Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Process Mapping
• Process Optimization
• Productivity Improvement
• Project Management
Resident Skills
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Lean Methodologies
• Operational Excellence
• Total Productive Maintenance
Behavioural Skills
• Strategic Agility – Navigates complex business environments with foresight, adapting OE strategies to meet evolving priorities across diverse sites.
• Influence & Collaboration – Builds trust and alignment across functions and leadership levels to embed Lean thinking and drive transformation.
• Execution Discipline – Maintains a sharp focus on outcomes, ensuring timely delivery of initiatives through structured planning and accountability.
Critical exposures
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality operations or Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence roles across multiple sites is desired
• Experience in governance and tracking site performance against KPIs such as OEE, batch failures, and cost per unit is desired
• Exposure to change management through project selection, diagnostic assessments, and lean capability programs across sites or within BU is preferred
• Experience in lean tools such as value stream mapping, SMED, and FMEA is desired.

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/#!/