Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Manager – Biotechnology

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
12-15 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 13, 2026
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

Date Posted: January 3, 2026
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Business Unit: R&D1 – Regulatory Affairs
Job Grade: G10
Location: Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, India
Work Location: Tandalja – R&D
Employment Type: Full-time


About Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is a globally recognized pharmaceutical leader focused on delivering high-quality, innovative therapies across specialty and biologics portfolios. At Sun Pharma, we foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration, empowering professionals to build meaningful and impactful careers.


Job Overview

Sun Pharma is seeking an experienced Manager – Biotechnology to establish and lead downstream processing activities within the Biological Drug Substance Unit. This leadership role is responsible for developing, scaling, and delivering robust purification processes for recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies, supporting clinical and GMP manufacturing programs.

The role demands strong expertise in downstream process development, scale-up, and GMP operations, along with the ability to mentor teams and ensure timely, compliant delivery of biologics programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the downstream processing group within the Biological Drug Substance Unit, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of purification processes and clinical batches

  • Design, plan, operate, and monitor downstream activities across development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing stages

  • Lead downstream process development for large-molecule biologics, including recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies

  • Demonstrate hands-on expertise with chromatographic systems, including method development and optimization

  • Operate and interpret results from TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration) and filtration systems using standard analytical and process tools

  • Apply downstream process scale-up principles to transition processes from lab to pilot and commercial scale

  • Interpret analytical and process data to drive process understanding and continuous improvement

  • Author and review technical documentation including BMRs, SOPs, investigational protocols, development reports, and regulatory-relevant documents

  • Mentor and guide junior scientists and associates, providing technical leadership and scientific direction in downstream processing


Educational Qualifications

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


Experience Required

  • 12 to 15 years of relevant industry experience in biotechnology or biologics development

  • Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in downstream processing of recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies

  • Proven leadership experience in development, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing environments


Travel Requirement

  • Not Applicable


Why Join Sun Pharma

At Sun Pharma, your professional growth and well-being are a priority. We offer opportunities to work on advanced biologics programs, exposure to GMP manufacturing and regulatory-driven development, and a collaborative environment where scientific excellence and leadership are valued.


Disclaimer

The above job description outlines the general scope and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd reserves the right to modify responsibilities or assign additional duties in line with business requirements and candidate experience.