DGM/GM (Head) Process Development - Biologics (Yapan)

Piramal Pharma Limited Hyderabad, India

About the role

This is a senior process-development leadership role for a biologics professional who will lead vaccine and biotherapeutic development programs in Hyderabad. You'll oversee upstream, downstream, formulation, analytical development, scale-up, technology transfer and GMP manufacturing support while managing scientists, engineers and cross-functional partners. The role suits someone with deep industry experience in monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, recombinant vaccines or related biologics processes.

What you’ll do

  • Lead multiple vaccine, biologics and biotherapeutic development programs.
  • Direct upstream, downstream and analytical development activities.
  • Plan experiments and oversee process optimization, scale-up and documentation.
  • Manage technology transfers into and out of the organization.
  • Support CMC sections of regulatory filings and responses to regulators.
  • Manage department resources, budgets, facilities and operating plans.
  • Recruit, mentor and develop process-development team members.
  • Present technical data and plans to clients, senior management and external partners.

What they’re looking for

  • At least 16 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Mandatory experience with monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, recombinant vaccines or biologics process development.
  • Practical experience across upstream, downstream, analytical development, MSAT and RFPs.
  • Experience with cell culture, fermentation, virus production, chromatography, TFF, formulation and analytical methods.
  • Experience developing robust processes for scale-up, technology transfer and GMP manufacturing.
  • A PhD or doctorate in any specialization.
  • Strong scientific leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving ability.

Nice to have

  • Experience developing processes for novel vaccine antigens or biologic molecules from early development stages.
  • Experience supporting new-business proposals, timelines and budgets.

What’s on offer

  • Full-time permanent employment in Hyderabad.
  • The posting lists one opening.
  • The employer is Piramal Pharma Limited, whose solutions business provides development and manufacturing services across the drug lifecycle.

Questions about this role

How much experience is required for this biologics process-development role?

The posting asks for at least 16 years of relevant industry experience.

What technical areas does the role cover?

It covers upstream and downstream processing, formulation, analytical development, MSAT, scale-up, technology transfer and GMP manufacturing support.

Is a doctorate required?

The education section asks for a PhD or doctorate in any specialization.

Where is the role located?

The role is located in Hyderabad.