Program Manager - OTC

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Company 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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project/Program Management/ Problem solution:
Develop detailed project plans, map timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables ensuring all projects are delivered on time and effectively
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors (if any) to ensure alignment across stakeholders and enable teams for the flawless execution of projects
Serve as a liaison between various departments, including commercial, R&D, regulatory, and marketing teams, to ensure seamless project execution
Solve internal operational issues with internal stakeholders
Manage and resolve conflicts within cross-functional teams to maintain project momentum.
Strategy Analysis:
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SFE, marketing, sales) to build analyses on performance, identify trends, and synthesize insights
Support strategic decision-making for OTC business head by providing data-driven insights and recommendations
Work closely with leadership on ad-hoc strategy deep-dive projects (e.g., root-cause analyses for critical business issues)
Reviews, Governance and Reporting:
Work with OTC head to define key milestones and metrics for performance measurement
Lead the governance processes, ensuring that all projects and initiatives align with OTC and overall India business scorecard in coordination with BU finance and PMO teams
Manage leadership review process (MBRs, QBRs, etc)- prepare structured and insightful slide decks and reports for leadership reviews and governance meetings
Set up and drive cross-functional governance cadence and manage periodic reporting on project progress to leaders and stakeholders
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in any field + MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a must.

Experience:

Minimum of 4years of experience;
Prior experience in FMCG sales or marketing a must; additional experience in management consulting/ project management would be preferred
Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of FMCG sales and marketing systems and processes
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent analytical, problem solving skills, and critical…