SUN PHARMAMumbai Metropolitan RegionOn-siteFull-time10–15 years
Listing expiry: 18 October 2026
About the role
Role Overview
The role focuses on managing legal and regulatory compliance relating to the Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO), pharmaceutical pricing, and requirements of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). It involves pricing calculations and validation, regulatory submissions, product viability assessments, audit support, correspondence with the NPPA, and tracking litigation related to the DPCO.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO).
- Calculate maximum retail prices (MRPs) for new or revised ceiling prices and retail prices notified by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
- Validate ceiling prices and retail prices notified by the NPPA against IMS and Pharmatrac data.
- Prepare representations to the NPPA when discrepancies are identified.
- Evaluate product viability and continuation in light of new or revised ceiling prices and retail prices notified by the NPPA.
- Monitor the annual implementation of price revisions for non-scheduled formulations.
- Attend to statutory and internal auditors' queries relating to the DPCO.
- Submit statutory forms required under the DPCO within applicable timelines.
- Maintain compliance with the Integrated Pharmaceutical Data Management System (IPDMS).
- Respond promptly to letters and queries from the NPPA.
- Track court cases relating to the DPCO.
- Lead NPPA and DPCO compliance activities, focusing on pricing governance, statutory submissions, and stakeholder management.
- Plan proactively for legal, regulatory, and compliance risks and challenges.
- Provide strategic advice that considers business needs while maintaining attention to detail.
- Support senior colleagues leading projects and take a proactive role in project execution.
Qualifications & Experience
- ICWA qualification is required.
- Candidates with a CA qualification may be considered if they have relevant DPCO/NPPA experience.
- 10–15 years of post-qualification experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business teams, management support functions, consulting firms, and other stakeholders.
- Solution-oriented approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to understand business requirements and provide strategic advice while managing details.