Team Member - Manufacturing (BQS Blister Packing)

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 becauseGood 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.

Role Purpose

To safely and consistently performtablet coating operations for potent products in compliance withcGMP, containment, quality, and EHS requirements, while ensuring operator safety, product integrity, and accurate documentation.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Coating Operations

• Operatetablet coating equipment (auto coater perforated pan / appropriate coater models) for potent products as perapproved BMR/BPR and SOPs.
• Executetablet loading/unloading, coating solution preparation (as applicable), spray start/stop, drying, and cooling activities under defined parameters.
• Monitor and controlinlet/outlet temperature, spray rate, atomization pressure, pan speed, and coating weight gain.
• Performin‑process checks (appearance, coating uniformity, weight gain, defects) and record results accurately.
• Handle and account fortablet rejects, fines, and yield reconciliation.

B. Potent Area & Containment Compliance

• Strictly followhigh‑potency handling, containment, and exposure control procedures.
• Use prescribedPPE and RPE (air suit / PAPR / respirator) as per area requirement.
• Ensureclosed or controlled charging, spraying, and discharge to prevent exposure and cross‑contamination.
• Adhere togowning, de‑gowning, and decontamination procedures without deviation.

C. Coating Solution Handling

• Prepare or support preparation ofcoating solutions/suspensions as per SOPs, ensuring correctorder of addition, mixing time, filtration, and labeling (if applicable to role).
• Ensure correctidentification, traceability, and usage time of coating materials.
• Follow spill control and safe handling practices for potent coating ingredients.

D. Equipment Cleaning, Changeover & Line Clearance

• Performcoater cleaning, decontamination, and validated changeover for potent products.
• Ensureline clearance before start and after completion of each batch.
• Verify and documentequipment cleanliness and status labeling.
• Coordinate with maintenance forminor equipment abnormalities.

E. Documentation & cGMP Compliance

• CompleteBMR/BPR, coating logs, IPQC records, cleaning records, and area registers in real time.
• FollowData Integrity (ALCOA+) principles in all records.
• Comply withdeviations, OOS/OOT support, change control, and CAPA processes as applicable.
• Supportinternal, customer, and regulatory audits with clear explanation of coating steps and controls.

F. Safety, EHS & Quality

• Comply withEHS guidelines, safety interlocks, alarms, and emergency procedures specific to potent coating.
• Immediately reportspills, exposure risks, equipment malfunctions, or abnormal observations.
• Ensure propersegregation and disposal of potent waste, residues, filters, and cleaning effluents.
• Maintainhigh standards of housekeeping and 5S in the coating area.

G. Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Participate inKaizen, OPLs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supporttraining and mentoring of junior operators.
• Coordinate withcompression, IPQA, QC, EHS, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications Required

Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in
  • Pharmacy
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical / Electrical (with OSD pharma experience)
• 6-12 with relevant pharma manufacturing experience may also be considered.

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.
We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.
Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

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 athttps://careers.drreddys.com/#!/