Global Program Management- Operation Excellence

About the Company

At Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives and we do this by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient centricity and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have proven end to end expertise in the field of biosimilars, from its development, manufacturing, clinical development, regulatory approvals to commercialization. We have a long-term commitment to bring high quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe

Key Responsibilities :

1. COGS Analysis & Benchmarking :

Conduct detailed COGS breakdowns for biosimilar products (drug substance, drug product, packaging, logistics).

Benchmark internal COGS with industry standards and competitors

Monitor KPIs to measure impact of cost reduction initiatives

2. Strategy Development :

Develop and execute a multi-year COGS reduction roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Identify quick wins and long-term structural changes for cost optimization.

3. Process Optimization :

Collaborate with Process Development and Manufacturing teams to optimize upstream and downstream processes, identify inefficiencies in the process and recommend cost saving measures

Drive implementation of single-use systems, continuous manufacturing, or other advanced bioprocessing technologies where feasible.

4. Procurement & Sourcing :

Work with Procurement to negotiate better pricing for raw materials, resins, excipients, and consumables.

Explore alternative suppliers, dual sourcing, and localization strategies.

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5. Supply Chain Optimization :

Identify opportunities for reducing logistics, warehousing, and cold-chain costs.

Optimize inventory and production planning to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

6. Quality & Regulatory :

Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure that cost-saving initiatives meet regulatory standards.

7. Financial Modeling & Reporting :

Build robust cost models to assess impact of proposed initiatives.

Perform variance analysis to detect discrepancies and implement corrective actions

Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Act as the liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams for COGS-related initiatives.

Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering , or related field.

MBA or specialized certifications in cost management or lean manufacturing preferred.

Experience :

8+ years of experience in

biopharmaceutical manufacturing or operations , with at least 3 years focusing on biosimilars.

Proven track record of leading successful COGS reduction initiatives.

Skills :

Deep understanding of biosimilar development, manufacturing processes, and regulatory frameworks.

Strong knowledge of bioprocessing (upstream, downstream, fill-finish).

Financial acumen with experience in cost modeling and analytics.

Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

% COGS reduction achieved vs. targets.

Successful implementation of identified cost-saving projects.

Improvement in gross margin for biosimilars portfolio.

Regulatory compliance of implemented initiatives.

Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness.

Why Join Us :

Opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the cost competitiveness of our biosimilars.

Work in an innovative, collaborative environment focused on patient impact.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.