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General Manager- R&D

Hyderabad Permanent View Job Description
The GM R&D will lead bacterial, viral, and support service R&D functions, driving preclinical and early clinical vaccine development with a focus on large animal studies, viral vaccines, and analytical excellence. The role demands strong scientific leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while advancing innovation and industry partnerships.
  • Opportunity to spearhead the One Health Initiative
  • Opportunity to join a leading vaccine company in India

About Our Client

Our client is the market leader in veterinary and human biologicals in India.

Job Description

The key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with corporate vision and market needs.
    • Lead long-term innovation and product development roadmap.
    • Identify new technologies, partnerships, and platforms to strengthen the R&D pipeline.
  • Scientific Oversight
    • Supervise discovery, preclinical, and/or clinical research programs.
    • Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance across all projects.
    • Drive IP strategy and oversee patent filings in collaboration with legal teams.
  • Team Management
    • Build, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary R&D teams (molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, bioinformatics, etc.).
    • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Project and Portfolio Management
    • Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
    • Manage internal and external collaborations, including CROs, academic partners, and technology vendors.
  • Regulatory and Quality Interface
    • Coordinate with QA/RA teams to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory bodies.
    • Support IND/NDA submissions, clinical trial design, and documentation processes.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Collaborate closely with business development, manufacturing, marketing, and clinical operations.
    • Translate R&D outcomes into business value and marketable products.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

  1. Animal health R&D background preferred; if from human health, the ideal candidate must have viral vaccine/ polysaccharide conjugate vaccine experience.
  2. Expertise in viral and bacterial vaccines.
  3. PhD and ownership of patents/ high-impact publications are desirable.
  4. Strong grasp of emerging science trends, solid analytical understanding, and familiarity with the technical aspects of clinical testing.
  5. Proven leadership ability

What's on Offer

The role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale vaccine R&D programs with direct impact on innovation, scientific direction, and product development.

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Job summary

Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Sub Sector
General Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072025-6780858

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