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Site Head

2+ years
₹85 – ₹120 LPA
1 June 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Sc./M.Pharm/B.Pharm 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

Location: Not Specified
Company: Not Specified
Position: Head of Manufacturing (Plant Head)

Qualification:

  • M.Sc. / M.Pharm / B.Pharm (preferably with an OSD background)

Experience:

  • Proven experience leading manufacturing functions, with a strong record in strategic operations, compliance, and project execution

  • Demonstrated success in cost optimization, team development, and regulatory readiness

Job Summary:
The Site Head holds full responsibility for all manufacturing operations at the location, including Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and associated support functions. The position involves strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership, and implementation of corporate initiatives aligned with Sun Pharma values. The primary objective is to drive operational excellence, meet business targets, and build a scalable platform for sustained growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct all manufacturing activities at the site ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

  • Develop and implement strategic policies, processes, and best practices to enhance performance and regulatory compliance.

  • Own and execute manufacturing strategies that align with company objectives and improve market competitiveness.

  • Identify business challenges, mitigate risks, and capitalize on growth opportunities.

  • Drive plant performance through regular operational reviews and volume improvement initiatives (e.g., Demand vs Commit vs Supply meetings).

  • Achieve Annual Work Plan targets, with strong adherence to cost-efficiency goals.

  • Oversee quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery of products.

  • Coordinate with R&D and relevant teams for commercial scale-ups and new product launches.

  • Maximize manufacturing yields, productivity, and resource optimization.

  • Lead all activities related to site transfers, new product timelines, and tech transfer readiness.

  • Maintain facilities, utilities, and support systems to meet operational and audit standards.

  • Foster a motivated, disciplined, and capable workforce through capacity-building and engagement.

  • Manage capital projects for capacity upgrades and routine improvements within budget and timeframes.

  • Ensure readiness and successful outcomes for internal and external audits.

  • Meet cGMP requirements for Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) manufacturing.

  • Oversee Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to maintain 100% compliance.

  • Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction via lean initiatives, strategic capex, and waste minimization.

  • Provide hands-on leadership to direct and indirect teams, enabling performance through KPIs and departmental objectives.

  • Establish communication channels that enable coordination, agility, and information flow across site functions.

  • Build an adaptive organizational culture that supports strategic business outcomes.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities

  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

  • High-level negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and results-driven mindset

  • Commercial acumen with hands-on budget management experience

  • Resilience, self-motivation, and a high-performance orientation

  • Technical understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and strategic project execution

Estimated Salary: ₹85 – ₹120 LPA (depending on site size, dosage form complexity, and global market involvement)