Sun Pharma Hiring for R&D Biotechnology

Sun Pharma, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking talented professionals for R&D Biotechnology division in Baroda. hiring for roles specializing in Protein Characterization and Analytical Development. Candidates with MSc or M Tech qualifications in Biotechnology or Biochemistry and 2-9 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

 About Sun Pharma

Sun Pharma is committed to improving the quality of life by providing high-quality, affordable medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients worldwide. With a robust pipeline of innovative products, Sun Pharma offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in the pharmaceutical sector.

 Job Location and Interview Details

Job Location: Baroda
Department: R&D Biotechnology (Protein Characterization, Analytical Development)
Grades: Executive, Sr. Executive
Interview Process: Candidates can send their resumes to HR.Tandalja@sunpharma.com

Open Positions and Responsibilities

R&D Biotechnology – Protein Characterization

• Roles: Executive, Sr. Executive
• Qualifications: MSc, M Tech in Biotechnology or Biochemistry
• Experience: 2-6 years
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop LC-MS-based methods for protein and peptide product characterization.
  • Design and implement integrated strategies linking chromatography and mass spectrometry tools for qualitative and quantitative assessment of product-related variants and impurities.
  • Develop and apply novel sample preparation with emphasis on LC-MS, CEX-MS, SEC-MS.
  • Characterize innovator product batches from different geographical regions and prepare quality target profiles.
  • Design advanced workflows such as multi-attribute methods for PTMs, sequence variants, qualitative and quantitative profiling of HCPs, disulfide shuffling, and bond analysis, cell culture metabolite analysis, glycan analysis.
  • Prepare and review method development reports (MDR) and analytical test procedures (ATP).

R&D Biotechnology – Analytical Development

• Roles: Executive, Sr. Executive
• Qualifications: MSc, M Tech in Biotechnology or Biochemistry
• Experience: 5-9 years
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop HPLC-based methods for protein and peptide products.
  • Design and implement integrated strategies linking analytical tools for qualitative and quantitative assessment of product-related variants and impurities.
  • Develop and apply novel sample preparation with emphasis on RP-HPLC, SEC-HPLC, CEX-HPLC.
  • Design advanced workflows to measure and characterize process-related impurities at different stages of product development such as Host Cell Protein (HCPs), Host Cell DNA (HCD), and Leachables.
  • Prepare and review method development reports (MDR) and analytical test procedures (ATP).

Candidate Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: MSc, M Tech in Biotechnology or Biochemistry
• Experience Range: 2-9 years (depending on the role)
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of analytical method development, qualification, and characterization of therapeutic proteins.
  • Experience in bio-similarity assessment of biologics for regulated markets.
  • Experience in analytical development for monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, and peptides.
• Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with biosimilar development for regulated markets.
  • Advanced analytical skills in HPLC, LC-MS, and related technologies.

 Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes to HR.Tandalja@sunpharma.com. Please include your updated resume, educational certificates, and relevant documents.