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Deputy General Manager - Downstream

Lambda Therapeutic Research
13+ years
₹30–55 LPA
Ahmedabad, India
15 July 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Deputy General Manager – Downstream

Company: Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Department: Biopharma / Process Development
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 13+ years of experience with M.Tech + PhD in Biochemical Engineering or equivalent, or 15+ years of experience with B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering or related disciplines, with strong expertise in monoclonal antibody (mAb) downstream process development.
Salary Package: ₹30–55 LPA (As per company CTC range; final compensation depends on candidate experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.)


Role Overview

The Deputy General Manager – Downstream is responsible for providing technical leadership in downstream process development for monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification. The role involves leading development activities across purification platforms, process characterization, scale-up, regulatory support, and technology innovation to enable preclinical and clinical development programs.


Key Responsibilities

Downstream Process Development Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership for downstream process development activities for monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification.

  • Lead development and optimization of downstream unit operations, including:

    • Clarification

    • Chromatography

    • Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)

    • Formulation development

  • Develop robust purification processes for mAbs and advanced molecules such as bispecific antibodies.

  • Drive process improvements and implementation of innovative purification technologies.


Process Development & Optimization

  • Develop and execute:

    • Consistency batches

    • Engineering campaigns

    • Clinical trial manufacturing campaigns

    • Drug substance (DS) generation for preclinical and clinical studies

  • Support process characterization using Quality by Design (QbD) principles.

  • Perform process capability studies and establish robust manufacturing processes.

  • Lead cleaning validation activities and resin/TFF reuse studies.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies for cost-effective and scalable purification solutions.


Viral Clearance & Regulatory Support

  • Collaborate with CROs and external partners for viral clearance studies.

  • Review and support viral validation activities.

  • Author and review technical reports related to:

    • mAb purification processes

    • Downstream unit operations

    • Viral clearance studies

    • Regulatory submission documents

  • Support preparation of IND-enabling data packages for early clinical development programs.


Technical Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare, review, and approve technical reports and process development documentation.

  • Ensure scientific data is accurately documented and aligned with regulatory expectations.

  • Support regulatory submissions through technical input and documentation review.

  • Maintain compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.


Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, develop, and manage a highly skilled downstream process development team.

  • Mentor team members and support technical and professional growth.

  • Provide guidance to scientists and engineers in executing development activities.

  • Promote innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.


Educational Qualification

  • Preferred Qualification:

    • M.Tech + PhD in Biochemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.

  • Alternative Qualification:

    • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field with extensive relevant experience.


Required Experience

  • 13+ years of experience with M.Tech + PhD qualification, or

  • 15+ years of experience with B.Sc./M.Sc. qualification.

  • Strong experience in downstream process development for monoclonal antibodies.

  • Experience with mammalian cell culture-derived biopharmaceutical products.

  • Experience in:

    • Chromatography process development

    • TFF operations

    • Purification process optimization

    • Viral clearance studies

    • Process characterization

    • Scale-up activities


Technical Skills

  • Expert knowledge of mAb downstream purification processes.

  • Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Protein purification platforms

    • Chromatography technologies

    • Filtration technologies

    • Process scale-up and optimization

    • QbD-based process development

  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations for biologics development.

  • Experience preparing technical documentation and regulatory support packages.


Leadership Competencies

  • Strong scientific and technical leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

  • Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external CRO partners.

  • Ability to drive innovation and technology improvements.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.