Company Description
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.
We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.
For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).
‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency
Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.
Job Description
Our Cambridge R&D centre is a global innovation hub, where chemistry meets creativity. We’re known for our expertise in asymmetric catalysis, continuous processing, and cutting-edge analytical science. Now, we’re expanding—and we want you to be part of it.
This is your opportunity to work on the frontlines of pharmaceutical innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team developing and optimising synthetic routes for some of the most challenging molecules in drug development.
Responsibilities:
• Design and optimise synthetic pathways for complex APIs and intermediates.
• Conduct literature reviews, lab-scale experiments, and support scale-up activities.
• Collaborate with analytical scientists to define and meet compound specifications.
• Present your work in cross-site project reviews and contribute to technology transfer documentation.
• Engage with global teams to bring your chemistry from bench to production.
Qualifications
- A PhD (or equivalent) in synthetic organic chemistry or a related field
- Postdoctoral or industrial experience is a plus
- A strong track record in developing synthetic routes to complex molecules.
- Experience with peptides, oligonucleotides, or ADCs is preferred
- Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of synthetic chemistry.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
- Meticulous documentation and reporting habits.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in tools like ChemDraw, Microsoft Office, and electronic lab notebooks
Additional Information
At Dr. Reddy’s, we’re not just developing medicines—we’re transforming how they’re made. Our mission is simple but powerful: Good Health Can’t Wait. That’s why we’re looking for brilliant minds in synthetic chemistry to help us design smarter, greener, and more efficient ways to produce complex APIs.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a global mission to make healthcare more accessible.
• Work in a flexible, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and contribute to real-world impact.
Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/
