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Manager - 2 Biotechnology

Sun Pharma
9-12 years
Not Disclosed
Baroda, India
10 May 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager – Biotechnology (Downstream Processing)

R&D – Regulatory Affairs (Biologics)

Location: Tandalja
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Business Unit: R&D1 – Regulatory Affairs / Biological Drug Substance Unit
Job Grade: G11A


Company Overview

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is a global pharmaceutical organization with strong capabilities in both generics and biologics development.

Key Highlights

  • Global presence in multiple regulated markets

  • Strong R&D and biologics pipeline

  • Focus on:

    • Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)

    • Recombinant proteins

    • Complex biologics and biosimilars

  • Integrated capabilities across development, manufacturing, and regulatory functions


Job Objective

The role leads the downstream processing group within the Biological Drug Substance Unit, ensuring efficient development and scale-up of purification processes for recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.

Key focus areas:

  • Process development and optimization

  • Scale-up and GMP production support

  • On-time delivery of clinical batches

  • Cost and timeline adherence

  • Scientific leadership in downstream processing


Key Responsibilities

1. Downstream Process Development Leadership

  • Lead downstream processing group for biologics development

  • Design, plan, operate, and monitor downstream activities

  • Support both:

    • Process development activities

    • Scale-up and GMP manufacturing operations


2. Biologics Purification Expertise

  • Develop and optimize purification processes for:

    • Recombinant proteins

    • Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)

  • Ensure robustness and scalability of processes


3. Chromatography & Filtration Systems

  • Operate and manage:

    • Chromatographic systems

    • Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) systems

    • Filtration systems

  • Interpret experimental and process data using standard analytical tools


4. Scale-Up & Process Engineering

  • Apply downstream scale-up principles

  • Ensure smooth transition from lab scale to manufacturing scale

  • Support process consistency across development and GMP production


5. Data Interpretation & Documentation

  • Analyze and interpret:

    • Analytical data

    • Process performance data

  • Prepare technical documents including:

    • Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Investigation protocols

    • Technical reports


6. GMP & Compliance Support

  • Ensure compliance with GMP requirements during downstream operations

  • Support documentation and regulatory readiness for clinical batches


7. Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor junior scientists and associates

  • Provide technical guidance in:

    • Downstream processing

    • Bioprocess optimization

  • Support capability building within the team


Technical Expertise Required

Bioprocess Engineering

  • Downstream biologics processing

  • Protein purification workflows

  • Process development and scale-up

Core Technologies

  • Chromatography systems (e.g., affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion)

  • TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration) systems

  • Filtration technologies

Analytical & Process Skills

  • Data interpretation and process optimization

  • Analytical method understanding for biologics

  • Process performance evaluation

Documentation & Compliance

  • SOP writing

  • BMR preparation

  • Investigation reports

  • GMP documentation practices


Educational Qualification

  • M.Sc. or M.Tech in:

    • Biochemistry

    • Biotechnology

    • Life Sciences


Experience Requirements

  • 9–12 years of experience in biotechnology / biopharmaceutical R&D

  • Strong background in downstream processing of biologics

  • Experience in:

    • Recombinant proteins

    • Monoclonal antibodies

    • GMP or clinical-scale biologics manufacturing support


Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong scientific leadership ability

  • Mentorship and team development mindset

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong ownership and accountability

  • Ability to work in cross-functional environments

  • Attention to detail with process orientation

  • Strong communication and documentation skills


Work Culture

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd promotes:

  • Continuous learning and scientific growth

  • Ownership-driven leadership (“Take charge”)

  • Collaboration across R&D and manufacturing teams (“Thrive together”)

  • Innovation in biologics and advanced therapies

  • Performance-driven research environment


Role Summary (In Simple Terms)

This is a senior biotech R&D role focused on:

  • Purifying biologic drugs (proteins & antibodies)

  • Scaling processes from lab to production

  • Leading a technical downstream processing team

  • Ensuring GMP-compliant clinical batch delivery

  • Mentoring junior scientists in biologics development