Product Development Scientist

Location: Prakāshamnagar

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 Description

Responsible for formulation development activities, day to day execution of product developmental activities, procurement of new ingredients, vendor development, maintenance of lab equipment and resources, etc.
Execute Product Development activities at Lab for the given formulations and guidelines. Develop prototypes in the lab based on feedback, and ensure standardization of the formulations and prototypes for commercialization.
Execute process transfer and validate the process at plant level during pilot testing and subsequent commercialization.
Optimize and scale-up manufacturing operations for new products to support the commercialization of new products.
Ensure the execution of the formulation related activities as per plans and within the defined timelines.
Work with cross-functional teams on the smooth execution of new products.
Create a knowhow of product formats and technology and help in trouble shooting
Responsible for the timely and right execution of product development activities including formulation development, pilot & plant trials, shelf-life study, sensory evaluation, technology transfer and R&D documentation (Raw material and Finished Product specifications, protocols, reports etc.)
Working in projects in which basic knowledge of dairy, emulsion, drying, nutrition, process and sensory technology is required.
Right first time and QbD mindset, result driven, analytic and accurate.
Conduct wet-mix simulation in lab to develop manufacturing process with support of team.
Understand and summarize behaviors of different raw materials/ingredients during wet mix simulation.
Work closely with flavor houses to develop flavors in line with product matrix.
Responsible for maintaining QA compliance to process and requirements for the end to end value chain in product development.

Critical

Skills Required:

Knowledge of FSSAI standards, BIS norms, food/ Nutraceutical laws and regulations in India
Knowledge of sensory evaluation and model of CPT for product evaluation
Should have good understanding of different manufacturing processes, various food processing technologies, especially those used in formats such as Capsules, filling / forming , Soft Gels, Soft-lets, chewable tablets,  powder products…