Product Development Executive

About Shalina Healthcare:

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 40 years we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.

Everyone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

The Global Supply Organisation is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front. Within the Global Supply Organization are included; Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Role: Executive - Product Development

Base location: Pawane, Navi Mumbai, India

Reporting to : Manager - Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage end-to-end projects (NP, GE & Pack addition). Responsible for coordinating and executing various Legal, Technical, and Regulatory activities related to new product development and delivery.
• Track new innovative combinations approved by DCGI (India), analyze EXIM data, monitor products under development with third parties, and conduct local competitive intelligence.
• Evaluate project feasibility based on COGS and GP %.
• Prepare NPIF to initiate sourcing of new products in discussion with OU, collate information for proposals, and evaluate availability of sourcing data.
• Support coordination and follow-up with all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of new products and product additions to the market as per planned timelines.
• Create FG codes by collecting relevant information from different departments and raising requests using SAP and EDUCE.
• Support the art team for internal packaging/artwork development forms by collecting vendor specifications and obtaining relevant departmental approvals for implementation.
• Follow up with the Supply Chain team for PR/PO release to vendors/production teams to track the status of product launches.
• Fill Change Control Forms (CCF) by providing the required details to QA, and follow up for approval and implementation of the required changes.
• Follow up on medical content and translations of leaflet content in French and Portuguese with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in creating the required MIS as per the defined timelines.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in New Product Development, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, or Pharmaceutical Operations .

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field
• MBA or relevant certification is an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of pharmaceutical product development and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of DCGI regulations and approval processes
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation (COGS, GP %)
• Working knowledge of SAP, EDUCE, and documentation systems
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration