Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has announced an excellent career opportunity for experienced professionals in the field of Vaccine Biological Research & Development. The company is currently hiring for the position of Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Vaccine Biological R&D at its facility in Dholka, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
This role is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in analytical method development, biological product characterization, chromatography techniques, and vaccine research. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in advancing vaccine development projects and strengthening the company’s R&D capabilities.
Position Details
Details
Company
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
Position
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Department
Vaccine Biological R&D
Experience
12–18 Years
Location
Dholka (Near Ahmedabad), Gujarat
Key Responsibilities
1. HPLC Method Development & Validation
The candidate will lead analytical method development, validation, and technology transfer activities using HPLC and other chromatographic techniques.
2. Analytical Method Development
Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical chromatography methods in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
3. Product Characterization
Oversee characterization studies for biological products using advanced analytical instruments such as LC-MS and related technologies.
4. Vendor Coordination
Manage external analytical and characterization studies while ensuring compliance with documentation, quality standards, and project timelines.
5. Leadership & Project Management
Guide scientific teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and ensure successful execution of vaccine development programs.
Desired Candidate Profile
Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or related disciplines.
12–18 years of experience in biological R&D, vaccine development, or analytical characterization.
Strong expertise in HPLC, LC-MS, method validation, and technology transfer.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and quality systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Why Join Cadila Pharmaceuticals?
Opportunity to work on advanced vaccine development programs.
Exposure to cutting-edge analytical technologies.
Leadership role with strategic responsibilities.
Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
Career growth in one of India’s established pharmaceutical organizations.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can send their updated CV to:
Email: savitri.thakor@cadilapharma.com
Subject Line: Application for AGM – Vaccine Biological R&D
Technical FAQs
1. What is the role of HPLC in vaccine biological R&D?
HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) is used to analyze, separate, and quantify biomolecules, impurities, and vaccine components to ensure product quality and consistency.
2. Why is analytical method validation important in pharmaceutical research?
Method validation confirms that an analytical procedure is accurate, precise, reproducible, and suitable for its intended purpose, ensuring reliable data generation.
3. How does LC-MS support biological product characterization?
LC-MS combines liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry to identify molecular structures, impurities, proteins, peptides, and other biological components with high sensitivity.
4. What is technology transfer in pharmaceutical R&D?
Technology transfer is the systematic process of transferring analytical methods, manufacturing knowledge, and processes from development laboratories to production or quality control units.
5. What are the major challenges in vaccine analytical characterization?
Key challenges include molecular complexity, product stability assessment, impurity profiling, batch-to-batch consistency, and compliance with stringent regulatory requirements.
Disclaimer: Candidates should verify all job-related details directly with Cadila Pharmaceuticals before applying. Selection processes and requirements may change at the company’s discretion.

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