Creative Head at Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Direction, Design Leadership, Strategic Direction, Critique, Storytelling, Executive Presence, Presentation Design, Narrative Craft, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Maturity, Capability Building, Experience Design, Product Design, Brand Design, Systems Design, Facilitation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait. We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets). ‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization. Job Description Role Purpose The Creative Head is responsible for setting the creative and strategic direction across multiple design engagements. This role is not about executing individual screens or artifacts, but about shaping how design problems are approached, explored, framed, and presented. The individual will define what paths we explore, how many routes we take, what boundaries we push, and what we deliberately choose not to do. They will elevate the quality of thinking, critique, storytelling, and executive presence of the studio, while building its reputation as a trusted, strategic partner to leadership. Key Responsibilities 1. Design Direction & Creative Leadership Define the overall approach to complex design problems across projects, including: Framing the problem Identifying opportunity spaces Determining the number and nature of creative routes to explore Setting quality benchmarks for thinking and craft Guide designers and researchers through clear creative intent, not prescriptive solutions. Provide structured, high-quality critique that sharpens thinking, improves outcomes, and builds capability within the team. Ensure consistency and depth in how Studio 5B approaches design challenges across domains, geographies, and stakeholders. 2. Presentation Design & Narrative Craft Own the flow, structure, and narrative of key design presentations. Decide how design work is revealed, sequenced, and contextualised for different audiences. Translate complex research and design work into clear, compelling executive narratives. Elevate presentation quality so that design work is not just seen, but understood, trusted, and acted upon. 3. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement Act as a senior design partner to business leaders, functional heads, and executive leadership. Lead conversations that help stakeholders understand: What good design looks like How design improves outcomes, not just aesthetics Where design adds the most leverage in decision-making Confidently challenge briefs, assumptions, and expectations when required, while maintaining trust and credibility. 4. Studio Reputation & Design Maturity Play a key role in building Studio 5B’s internal reputation as a high-calibre design and thinking partner. Represent the studio in senior forums, reviews, and leadership discussions. Help define and articulate a point of view on design for the organisation. Contribute to improving overall design aptitude and maturity across teams, not just within the studio. 5. Capability Building Coach senior designers and leads to think beyond execution into direction, judgment, and influence. Raise the bar on how design decisions are explained, defended, and evolved. Identify gaps in skills, thinking, or approach, and work with studio leadership to address them. What This Role Is Not Not a pure execution role. Not a production or delivery management role. Not limited to visual or UI design alone. Not about volume of output, but quality of thinking, direction, and impact. Qualifications Ideal Profile 12–18+ years of experience in design, with significant time spent in senior creative or design leadership roles. Strong background in experience design, product design, brand, or systems design (agency, in-house, or hybrid). Proven ability to: Set creative direction across multiple parallel projects Critique and elevate other designers’ work Design and lead high-stakes presentations Comfortable engaging with very senior leadership and holding strategic design conversations. Clear point of view on design, balanced with humility and openness to learning. Strong storytelling, articulation, and facilitation skills. Experience working in complex organisations or regulated environments is a plus. Additional Information About the Department Emerging Markets Branded generics is one of our biggest businesses in Emerging market and our branded products are available 48 countries across 5 regions. Our key markets are Russia, China and Brazil. We also have presence in Latin America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), CIS and Romania. We have added 13 new geographies in the last 5 years. In the last 4 years, our emerging markets business’ growth rate has doubled (June ’22). Our diverse portfolio spans all segments. We are continuously advancing technologies, enhancing efficiency of operations and increasing our portfolio of highest-quality quality products. With nearly 40 products and 6 mega brands, Russia is a key market. With more than 30 years of operations in the region, as of FY22, we have reported a year-on-year growth of 32%. This was driven by improved existing business performance, launch of new products during the year along with divestment of some non-core brands. 6 key products were ranked among the top 200 bestselling formulation brands, as per IQVIA in its report for the 12-month period ended 31 March, 2022. 5 of our leading products were voted as the ’Product of the Year’ by the consumers – reaffirming the trust that the people of Russia have in them. We are among the earliest Indian pharma companies to have a business presence in China. We have a representative office that focuses on filings and approvals, including the Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO). Our joint venture entity (Kunshan Rotam Reddy Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd) offers a portfolio of niche and essential products, strengthening our presence in China. In Latin America we have a strong presence in Brazil and Colombia. In just a little over five years in Brazil, our team has established itself in the region with our diverse portfolio. Our primary focus in Brazil is oncology and institutional. Our team in Colombia was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. Through our comprehensive COVID-19 portfolio, we were able to reach over 5 million patients in low and middle-income countries. With the aim of reaching more and more patients around the world, we are harnessing our deep science capabilities to create a robust portfolio in the region to become the partner of choice. Our teams in China, Brazil, Colombia and Thailand, Malaysia are a certified great place to work. Our team in Russia is among the top 3 in Head-hunter’s Best Employer Ranking in 2022. These recognitions reaffirm our commitment and efforts to bring science, technology and innovation together to offer affordable medicines and solutions beyond the pill to patients in the region. As the need, scope and standards of healthcare evolve, we keep track of emerging needs to contribute to patient welfare. After all, Good Health Can’t Wait Benefits Offered At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself. Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic. For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/ Job Family: Innovation & Design Sub Job Family: Web/New Media Creative & User Interface Design Preferred type of working: On-Premise Years of Experience: 12 - 20 Business unit: GG EM

Responsibilities

The Creative Head is responsible for setting the creative and strategic direction across multiple design engagements, defining how design problems are approached, explored, framed, and presented. This role involves elevating the quality of thinking, critique, storytelling, and executive presence of the studio while acting as a trusted, strategic partner to leadership.