Job Description

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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Key Roles & Responsibilities

Water System Operations

• Operate and monitor Raw Water, Soft Water, DM Water, RO, EDI, PW, WFI, and Pure Steam generation systems.
• Ensure continuous availability of pharmaceutical-grade water as per production requirements.
• Monitor system parameters such as conductivity, TOC, temperature, pressure, flow rate, and microbial trends.
• Ensure water generation, storage, and distribution systems operate within validated limits.
• Perform routine inspections and operational checks of utility equipment.

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance activities as per approved schedules.
• Attend breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of water systems.
• Coordinate replacement of pumps, valves, instruments, membranes, filters, and UV systems.
• Perform troubleshooting of RO, EDI, distillation units, heat exchangers, and distribution loops.
• Ensure equipment reliability through condition monitoring practices.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain logbooks, equipment records, maintenance records, and utility checklists.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, Data Integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review SOPs related to water system operations and maintenance.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure proper documentation of deviations, incidents, and corrective actions.

Validation & Qualification Support

• Support qualification and validation activities of PW, WFI, and Pure Steam systems.
• Participate in Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
• Assist in periodic review and requalification activities.
• Support sampling and monitoring activities for water system validation.

Water Quality Management

• Coordinate routine water sampling activities.
• Monitor chemical, physical, and microbiological quality of water systems.
• Review water trend reports and identify potential risks.
• Support investigations related to Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and microbial excursions.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain system integrity.

Energy & Resource Optimization

• Monitor water consumption and utility efficiency.
• Reduce water losses through conservation initiatives.
• Participate in energy-saving and sustainability projects.
• Support optimization of RO recovery and utility system performance.

Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure safe handling of chemicals used in water treatment systems.
• Follow site safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and lockout-tagout practices.
• Participate in safety observations, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and EHS requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improving system reliability and efficiency.
• Drive CAPA implementation for recurring utility issues.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives related to utility operations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Validation, Projects, and Engineering teams.
• Support new equipment installations and utility projects.
• Ensure availability of critical spares and maintenance resources.
• Participate in shift handovers and utility review meetings.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, or related discipline.
• Diploma in Engineering with relevant pharmaceutical utility experience may also be considered.

Experience

• 6-10 years of experience for Engineer level in pharmaceutical, biotech, vaccine, API, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of PW, WFI, Pure Steam, RO, EDI, and distribution systems preferred.

Additional Information

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/#!/"