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Manager Operations Strategy - Discovery Tech Ops

Sai Life Sciences

8 - 12 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 30/06/2025

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1.Proactive Instrument Management & Troubleshooting:
•  Maintain a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
•  Address operational challenges and resolve any technical issues related to the equipment.
•  Collaborate with the Procurement team, vendors and suppliers for equipment servicing, repair, and upgrades as required.
•  Create a preventive checkpoint and effective implementation across the labs.

2.Trend Evaluation:
•   Identify current equipment utilization trends and create a strategy for improvement.  
•   Collaborate with engineering team and Analyze usage trends, performance data, and customer feedback to assess the demand and operational effectiveness.
•  Provide insights and recommendations to optimize equipment management and user experience based on trends and feedback.

3.Digitalization:
•   Create equipment reservation system along with site & corporate IT team. 
•   Collaborate with the procurement and engineering team to implement and manage an effective spare parts management system to ensure quick response times for repairs and maintenance.
•   Implement the Kanban & Automation to Maintain an optimal inventory of critical spare parts and equipment for operational needs.
•  Collaborate with procurement and finance teams for the timely purchase and management of spare parts.

4.Continuous Improvement:
•   Identify opportunities for operational improvements, effective equipment utilization and increased efficiency.
•   Work cross-functionally with product, technical, and customer support teams to streamline processes and ensure high-quality service.

5.Reporting & Documentation:
•  Maintain MIS along with engineering & Operations team of equipment performance, maintenance schedules, and inventory levels.
•  Manage Dashboard on equipment status, challenges, and improvements for senior management.

Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Pharma or Chemistry or science or a related field, PGDM (Operations or any other field)

Key Competencies (Technical, Functional & Behavioral)
Functional & Behavioral 

•  Strong understanding of equipment and instrument functionality and troubleshooting.
•  Experience in centralized Dashboard, trend analysis, reporting, and process optimization.
•   Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
•   Trend Analysis Experience with equipment booking systems or similar technology-driven platforms.
•  Knowledge of inventory management systems, Dashboard, OEE
•  Technical proficiency in maintenance and repair of industrial or commercial equipment, Familiarity with spare parts procurement and vendor management.

About Company

Sai Life Sciences is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) serving global pharmaceutical innovators by providing services across the drug discovery and development lifecycle.

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