Team Lead Cell Culture

Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead team activities supervise lab maintenance and manage people within the upstream process development function of Biologics. This role involves ensuring on-time delivery of experiments for one/two biosimilar molecules with a focus on drafting and timely closure of technical reports to meet team deliverables.

Roles & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading and managing the overall scientific technical and operational efforts of team members including guiding teams for the successful execution of experiments and ensuring the quality of data meets global expectations.
You will oversee lab operations and equipment maintenance actively participate in lab meetings contribute to troubleshooting potential causes for experimental failures and coordinate upstream process development for one/two Biosimilar projects within the function.
You will be responsible for planning resource requirements to meet project deliverables providing guidance and direction to team members to ensure project schedules are met with quality technical success. You will be responsible for collaboration with various stakeholders within and across teams is crucial for meeting project timelines.
You will contribute to performance reviews of team members identify their developmental needs communicate them to the responsible authority and maintain discipline within the team.
You will be responsible for data collation analysis and interpretation drawing logical scientific conclusions and generating technical presentations to communicate technical information within the function.
Your role includes drafting scientific reports for team deliverables such as process development summaries technical memos and process description summaries maintaining global quality and adhering to regulatory standards with support from team members and group leaders to fulfill functional requirements and support regulatory filings.
You will be responsible for assuming ownership of specialized process equipment escalating lab issues for technical support ensuring compliance with safety standards supervising safety and lab systems and verifying the appropriate following of protocols.
Additionally youll oversee inventory updating troubleshoot problems related to equipment and ensure smooth development work in the lab.

Qualifications :

Educational qualification: A Ph.D. or Masters degree (. or . or M.E. or .) or Bachelors degree (. or B.E. or .) in Biology Chemical Engineering Microbiology Biotechnology Biochemistry Biochemical Engineering or other related disciplines of engineering or life sciences.      

Minimum work experience: 2 years of industrial experience with a Ph.D. 6 years with a Masters or 9 years with a Bachelors

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
In-depth understanding of cell culture process development for Biotherapeutics/Biosimilars stays informed about current trends in the Biopharma industry and exhibits a basic understanding of the regulatory framework and IP (Intellectual Property) landscape.
Can perform comprehensive data analysis of processes and provide logical conclusions and recommendations.
Knowledge of bioreactor operation in batch/fed-batch/perfusion modes.
Understanding of chemical engineering principles applicable to biotechnology.
In-depth understanding of mammalian cell culture physiology and metabolism for Biosimilar product development.
Demonstrates Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis skills using various tools.
Understanding of FDA (Food and Drug Administration) EMA (European Medicines Agency) ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) and other regulatory bodies guidelines for Biosimilar development.

Behavioural skills
Strong supervisory team management and motivational skills effectively leading and guiding teams.
Strong learning orientation staying updated with current practices in the subject area.
Good interpersonal skills fostering positive relationships and effective communication.
Adaptability to a dynamic environment showcasing flexibility and resilience in response to changes.

Additional Information :

About the Department
Biologics
Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 1015-year time horizon.
With a robust portfolio of biosimilar products across key therapeutic areas covering US$80 Bn in innovator sales future business pipeline covers a variety of product classes and therapy areas and new modalities. Fully integrated organization with over two decades of experience in developing manufacturing and commercializing multiple biosimilar products.
With a Product Development engine that has end-to-end capabilities in-house clone development upstream and downstream process development bioanalytical development and proprietary formulation.
Supported by a Clinical and Regulatory team with experience in executing complex biosimilar programs with innovative global trial designs.
We have a proven experience in commercial-scale manufacturing across a variety of technology platforms with global quality standards and a highly competitive cost structure
Rich experience of commercializing high-quality biosimilars in multiple markets with over 900000 patients having benefited from our products till date.

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddys we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddys 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. Reddys why they come to work every day and theyll say because Good Health Cant 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 were 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.
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Employment Type :

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