Executive Recruitment: Vertical Head Quality (CTO) at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a visionary and high-caliber leader for the role of Vertical Head Quality – CTO (Chemical Technical Operations). This executive position is responsible for overseeing the entire Quality strategy for the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) vertical, ensuring that global regulatory standards are met while driving innovation and operational excellence.

1. Role Summary & Strategic Impact

As the Vertical Head Quality, you will be the primary custodian of quality standards across all API manufacturing units and external partner sites. Your mission is to foster a “Quality First” culture while integrating automation and simplification into QA/QC processes.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Quality Strategy: Define and execute the quality roadmap aligned with global manufacturing and commercial goals.
Regulatory Leadership: Act as the primary host for regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.) and oversee internal/external audit management.
Operational Oversight: Review QA/QC performance metrics, identify non-conformance trends, and provide guidance on corrective actions (CAPA).
External Quality Management: Oversee quality systems for CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organizations) and external partners, including quality agreements and audits.
Risk & Crisis Management: Lead Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives to identify and mitigate critical quality and compliance risks.

2. Candidate Profile & Requirements

This is a senior-level executive role requiring a blend of technical mastery and strategic leadership.

Criteria	Requirement
Education	Mandatory: Masters in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
Experience	20+ years of extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Location	Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh.
Tech Exposure	Proficiency in MES and PAS-X systems for manufacturing documentation.

Functional Expertise:

Quality Systems: Deep knowledge of cGMP, QMS, and Technology Transfer.
Strategic Planning: Experience in planning global quality roadmaps and leading transformation initiatives.
Compliance: Expertise in Supply Chain Quality Assurance and Pharmacovigilance oversight.

3. Core Skills & Behavioral Attributes

Audit Readiness: Proven track record of maintaining “all-time” audit readiness for international regulatory bodies.
Talent Development: Ability to mentor a large workforce (Dr. Reddy’s has 24,000+ employees) and build future leadership capabilities within the quality function.
Collaboration: Proactive engagement with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless documentation and review cycles.

4. Application Details

Interested candidates meeting the high-experience threshold (20+ years) are encouraged to apply through the Dr. Reddy’s career portal or official recruitment channels.