Global Emerging Leader

POSITION SUMMARY: Piramal Pharma Solutions, through its flagship Global Emerging Leaders Program (GELP), is committed to recruiting high potential science and engineering talent from leading global universities. The program aims to offer a hands-on experience at working for a global player in the CDMO space with operations across North America, Europe and Asia.

The students who join as a part of this program are referred to as Global Emerging leaders (GELs). GELs undergo a yearlong structured program designed to accelerate their potential to take on business leadership roles through cross functional stints across our facilities, and focused learning & development opportunities. Since the program recruits high potential talent, the program is created to offer a unique learning experience through a well-tailored fast tracked professional development journey.

Structure of the program:

• GELs are placed in a 12-month structured program encompassing 3 – 4 rotations representing key business priorities to foster their development.
• Each rotation of the program will last three months, giving them a chance to work on solving live business problems aimed at addressing the unmet needs of our patients.
• With each rotation, in line with their background and interests, they will be assigned cross-functional and interdisciplinary projects to lead, with increasing responsibility and continuous exposure to senior leaders.
• Following the successful completion of the program, GELs start working in a full time role at our facility determined by their career aspirations, areas of development and business needs.
Through this program, GELs get the opportunity to gain exposure to business challenges and create a long term impact on lives of patients globally, and influence stakeholders and apply their strategic thinking and creativity to drive innovation and challenge the status quo.

Key responsibilities.

• Facilitate continuous improvement & high impact projects across different functions and locations based on principles of chemical engineering and Lean Six Sigma, TPM & OE principles.
• Ensure delivery of business process improvement initiatives through the implementation of predetermined /agreed synergies.
• Demonstrate leadership in application of technology to tackle manufacturing problems.
• Partner with site leadership teams and different team managers to identify process improvement, KRAs and KPIs for all function, focusing on improving, automating the packaging & other operations error free.
• Explore and implement various cost saving opportunities across different products at the site.
• Analyse the current processes deployed in production/quality functions and identify possible areas of automation to improve overall plant efficiency, compliance and productivity.
• Work on projects to minimize the operating cost of plant in terms of utility generation, utility distribution, maintenance and repair, enhanced monitoring of processes etc.
• Conceptualize and manage various cross-functional business initiatives in project mode with the use of analytical techniques.
• Identify the gaps and therefore the possibilities of process automation in the current Order to Delivery (OTD) process.
• Optimise inventory levels for different raw materials (intermediates, APIs, excipients etc.) ensuring satisfactory service levels for customers.
Possess solid understanding of the manufacturing processes, GMP guidelines, site and corporate policies and procedures, hands-on experience, and full understanding of production processes in the GMP environment as laid out at site.

KEY INTERACTIONS.

• Internal: Technology Transfer; Process Development; Quality Assurance; Quality Control; Supply Chain; Facilities & Maintenance; Warehouse; EHS; Operational Excellence
External: Clients; Engineering companies and vendors

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar scientific discipline from leading global universities.
• Demonstrated project management and technical leadership capabilities.
• Confident management of internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skill and professionalism in all interactions.
Working knowledge of process and desktop computers.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE GEL PROGRAM

Our Development Pillars

• Leadership opportunities early in career
• Extended connect with senior leadership
Best in class learning and development

Our Approach to enable GEL`s growth

Experience Based Learning : The opportunities to learn on the job are infinite when you work at Piramal Pharma Solutions

• Stretch assignments that build on your knowledge and experience
• As set of cross functional and interdisciplinary projects to lead
Continual performance monitoring to identify when you’re ready to take on the next level role

Social learning at happens with every relationship you build in the Piramal network

• An assigned mentor will be a strong source of support, guidance and information throughout your GEL year and beyond
• A global community of peers and colleagues will learn as much from you as you from them
• Leadership at all levels are accessible, ready to share their critical experiences with you

Structured courses and learning materials - Our commitment to lifelong learning ensures that you always stay ahead of the curve

• Diverse training programs to further build your technical and soft skills
Curated suite of online learning resources to develop skills needed to succeed as a GEL

Skills that GELs develop

• Business Acumen: Develop a deep understanding of the key levers of the CDMO business by working across different functions
• Strategic Thinking: Solve complex business problems from Day 1 that have a long term business impact and demand superior critical thinking skills and ability to identify the big picture
Customer Centricity: Learn how to serve internal and external customers by working with team members across the globe who are passionate about putting patients first

PROFESSIONAL advancement opportunities at piramal pharma solutions

Whether you are starting out in your career or pivoting into a new career, we’re committed to individual development planning in a very personalized way that enables you to continually grow into a world-class leader

job conditions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If any accommodations are needed, requests should be made to our Human Resources department.

• Physical Demands :
  • Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.
  • Long periods of standing and walking can be expected in this position.
  • This position may require long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry or looking at a computer.
• Work Environment :
  • Piramal Pharma Solutions is engaged in the business of pharmaceutical research and contract pharmaceutical manufacturing. As such, all PPS staff work in or nearby either chemical/pharmaceutical research or chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • Potential limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory uniform and appropriate shoes may be required in areas associated with this position.
  

equal employment opportunity.

Piramal Pharma Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.