Program manager - R&D Transformation and Productivity
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Greenlawn, NY, United States
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.
Job Description
As Program Manager- R&D Transformation & Productivity, you will play a key role in supporting the execution of strategic transformation initiatives across the global R&D organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, monitor performance metrics, and contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Execution Support for Strategic Roadmaps
Assist in translating strategic priorities into actionable execution plans across product development functions.
Coordinate with cross-BU and functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of transformation initiatives.
Program Management & Process Enablement
Support the Transformation Office in managing key initiatives, tracking milestones, and resolving execution bottlenecks.
Help define and document micro-processes and interlocks across transformation work streams.
Maintain dashboards and trackers for Key Activity Indicators (KAIs) and support performance reviews.
Governance & Reporting
Prepare materials for monthly Leadership Council (LC) forums, including progress updates, insights, and action item status.
Collaborate with vertical and functional leads to gather data, analyse gaps, and propose corrective actions.
Support audits and effectiveness assessments of newly implemented processes.
Value Measurement & Analytics
Contribute to the development and maintenance of value apportionment frameworks.
Analyse data to measure impact across speed, capacity, quality, cost, and capability dimensions.
Generate insights and visualizations to support ROI narratives for transformation initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Liaise with process owners, PMO, and delivery leads to ensure clarity and alignment on transformation goals.
Draft communication materials including presentations, reports, and transformation journey narratives.
External Benchmarking & Best Practices
Conduct research and support benchmarking studies to identify industry best practices.
Assist in synthesizing findings and recommending recalibrations to strategic priorities.
Qualifications & Skills
MBA from tier 1 colleges with 4 to 8 years of experience in process improvement, program management or operational excellence
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma BB/MBB, and other improvement methodology (TOC, X Matrix etc.).
Good understanding of Pharma Research & Development and Operational Excellence Framework
Prior experiences in internal/external process benchmarking and implementing best practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational layers.
Demonstrated ability to analyse data, generate insights, and drive performance improvements.
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Job Description
As Program Manager- R&D Transformation & Productivity, you will play a key role in supporting the execution of strategic transformation initiatives across the global R&D organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, monitor performance metrics, and contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Execution Support for Strategic Roadmaps
Assist in translating strategic priorities into actionable execution plans across product development functions.
Coordinate with cross-BU and functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of transformation initiatives.
Program Management & Process Enablement
Support the Transformation Office in managing key initiatives, tracking milestones, and resolving execution bottlenecks.
Help define and document micro-processes and interlocks across transformation work streams.
Maintain dashboards and trackers for Key Activity Indicators (KAIs) and support performance reviews.
Governance & Reporting
Prepare materials for monthly Leadership Council (LC) forums, including progress updates, insights, and action item status.
Collaborate with vertical and functional leads to gather data, analyse gaps, and propose corrective actions.
Support audits and effectiveness assessments of newly implemented processes.
Value Measurement & Analytics
Contribute to the development and maintenance of value apportionment frameworks.
Analyse data to measure impact across speed, capacity, quality, cost, and capability dimensions.
Generate insights and visualizations to support ROI narratives for transformation initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Liaise with process owners, PMO, and delivery leads to ensure clarity and alignment on transformation goals.
Draft communication materials including presentations, reports, and transformation journey narratives.
External Benchmarking & Best Practices
Conduct research and support benchmarking studies to identify industry best practices.
Assist in synthesizing findings and recommending recalibrations to strategic priorities.
Qualifications & Skills
MBA from tier 1 colleges with 4 to 8 years of experience in process improvement, program management or operational excellence
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma BB/MBB, and other improvement methodology (TOC, X Matrix etc.).
Good understanding of Pharma Research & Development and Operational Excellence Framework
Prior experiences in internal/external process benchmarking and implementing best practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational layers.
Demonstrated ability to analyse data, generate insights, and drive performance improvements.
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