Job Title: Assistant Manager - SCM
Purpose of Job
- On-time product launch rate (OTIF)
- Cycle time reduction from product approval to commercialization
- Cross-functional adherence to project timelines
- Successful entry into target markets
Roles and Responsibilites
1. New Product Launch Project Planning & Execution
- Manage detailed project plans for new product launches across export markets
- Define timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business goals
- Track progress and ensure adherence to launch timelines
2. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as a central point of coordination between:
- Regulatory Affairs
- Artwork / Studio Team
- Sourcing and Procurement
- IT and Technical assistance team
- R&D / Formulation Development
- Manufacturing / Supply Chain
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- International Marketing / Business Development
- Drive accountability and timely completion of deliverables
3. Regulatory & Dossier Management
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to track progress of dossier review at Agency
- Maintain awareness of country-specific regulatory requirements (USFDA, MHRA, EU, ROW markets, etc.)
Other Requirements
1. Product Development Oversight
- Monitor development activities including:
- Tech transfer
- Exhibit / validation batches
- Stability studies
- Ensure alignment with filing and launch timelines
2. Launch Readiness
- Ensure commercial readiness including:
- Packaging development (multi-country compliance)
- Artwork approvals
- Support go-to-market strategies in coordination with business teams
3. Risk Management
- Identify project risks and bottlenecks proactively
- Develop mitigation strategies to avoid delays in launch timelines
4. Stakeholder Communication
- Provide regular status updates to reporting manager
- Prepare dashboards and reports on project progress, risks, and critical milestones
5. Portfolio & Pipeline Management
- Support prioritization of pipeline products based on market potential and feasibility
- Maintain visibility of the entire launch pipeline across geographies
Qualification Required
- Bachelor’s/master’s in pharmacy (MBA preferred)
Skill Required
- Strong project management skills (PMP® from PMI certification preferred)
- Exposure to regulated markets (US, EU, UK, Canada) is highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical production and regulatory pathways
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities
- Proficiency in project management tools preferred (MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel dashboards)
- Proficiency in SAP IBP, MS Power BI preferred
- Strong analytical and planning skills
Head Office, Ahmedabad, GJ, IN, 380054