Group Leader - Characterisation, Research & Development (Bulk Drugs/API), Sipra Labs Limited, Hyderabad. 7-10 years experience. Education: M.Sc (Chemistry/Physics) or M.Pharma. Leads the solid-state and physical characterisation group for API/bulk drugs. Key techniques: XRD (X-ray Diffraction), PSD (Particle Size Distribution), SSA (Specific Surface Area), Air Jet Sieve, IR, CE (Capillary Electrophoresis), TGA, DSC. Responsible for method development, validation, polymorphism and crystallinity studies, data integrity (ALCOA++, 21 CFR Part 11), GMP/GLP compliance, team leadership, and cross-functional support to R&D and regulatory. Markets: Domestic/India, Asia-Pacific. CTC: 6-11 Lacs P.A. 1 opening.