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At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.
Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine? As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”
About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative professional to drive Operational Excellence, Digital Transformation, AI adoption, and productivity enhancement across the global R&D organization. The role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and implementing technological, digital, and process innovations that improve Research & Development effectiveness, accelerate product development timelines, enhance Right First Time (RFT) performance, improve Return on Science (RoS), and optimize resource utilization.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work across API development, formulation manufacturing, regulatory, and business functions while shaping the future of pharmaceutical R&D through emerging technologies, advanced analytics, AI/ML, and process excellence methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Transformation & R&D Excellence
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve Return on Science (RoS) through process optimization, technology deployment, and resource prioritization.
- Design and execute R&D transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead initiatives to harmonize best practices across R&D functions and manufacturing sites.
- Develop frameworks to improve Right First Time (RFT), cycle times, development success rates, and innovation effectiveness.
- Drive strategic initiatives to improve R&D productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness across global development centers.
AI, Digital & Emerging Technology Scouting
- Scout, evaluate, and implement AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Digital Twin, Process Mining, Advanced Analytics, Knowledge Management, and Automation technologies applicable to pharmaceutical R&D.
- Identify opportunities where AI can reduce development timelines, improve decision-making, and enhance scientific productivity.
- Collaborate with technology providers, startups, academic institutions, and internal stakeholders to evaluate new solutions.
- Develop business cases and ROI assessments for digital transformation projects.
- Create and maintain a technology landscape for emerging R&D tools and platforms.
Data Analytics & Decision Support
- Develop advanced analytics frameworks for project performance, resource utilization, productivity, and investment effectiveness.
- Generate actionable insights using statistical tools, visualization platforms, and AI-based analytical solutions.
- Monitor market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and innovation trends relevant to pharmaceutical development.
Process Excellence & Operational Improvement
- Perform end-to-end process diagnostics using Lean, Six Sigma, Process Mining, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.
- Identify bottlenecks and productivity improvement opportunities across R&D workflows.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards for performance monitoring.
- Lead continuous improvement projects and track realization of benefits.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and problem-solving sessions.
Productivity & Resource Optimization
- Conduct manpower productivity assessments and organizational effectiveness studies.
- Develop productivity benchmarks and performance measures.
- Design frameworks for performance recognition and capability development.
- Support R&D budgeting, investment tracking, and financial performance analysis.
Technical Solutions & Innovation
- Partner with Product Development, Analytical Development, API Development, Manufacturing Sciences, and Regulatory teams to identify technical challenges and propose data-driven solutions.
- Evaluate scientific and technical risks using digital tools and predictive analytics.
- Drive innovation projects focused on formulation development, process optimization, scale-up readiness, and knowledge management.
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