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Manager - Biotechnology

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
12-15 years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager – Biotechnology (Downstream Process Development)

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Business Unit: R&D1 – Regulatory Affairs / Biological Drug Substance Unit
Job Grade: G10
Location: Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, India
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Posting Date: December 5, 2025
Experience Required: 12–15 Years


Job Overview

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is seeking an experienced Manager – Biotechnology to lead downstream process development within its Biological Drug Substance Unit. This strategic role focuses on the design, development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing of purified recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.

The position requires strong technical leadership, operational excellence, and deep expertise in downstream bioprocessing to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of clinical and development batches.


Key Responsibilities

Downstream Process Leadership

  • Establish, lead, and manage the downstream processing group within the Biological Drug Substance Unit.

  • Provide process and operations-based expertise to ensure delivery of purification processes and clinical batches on time and within budget.

  • Oversee downstream process development activities for recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.

Process Development & Scale-Up

  • Design, plan, operate, and monitor downstream processes for development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing.

  • Apply expertise in chromatographic systems, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and filtration technologies.

  • Ensure robust understanding and application of downstream process scale-up principles.

  • Interpret experimental, analytical, and process data using standard scientific and statistical tools.

Technical Documentation & Compliance

  • Author and review key technical and regulatory documents including BMRs, SOPs, investigational protocols, and development reports.

  • Ensure processes and documentation align with internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor and guide junior scientists and associates by providing scientific, technical, and operational leadership.

  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.


Educational Qualifications

  • M.Tech / M.Sc. / PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biochemical Engineering


Experience Requirements

  • 12–15 years of relevant industry experience in downstream process development and biopharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Proven experience with large molecule purification, including recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex development programs


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong expertise in downstream bioprocessing and purification technologies

  • Proficiency with chromatographic systems, TFF, and filtration systems

  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex analytical and process data

  • Excellent documentation, scientific writing, and communication skills

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities

  • Sound understanding of GMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations


Why Join Sun Pharma

Sun Pharma offers a dynamic R&D environment where scientific leadership, innovation, and operational excellence come together to advance biologics development. Employees benefit from long-term career growth, exposure to advanced biotechnologies, and a culture that encourages ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.


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Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general scope and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd reserves the right to modify responsibilities in line with business needs.