Head of Quality Assurance
1 day ago
Job Title:
Head – Quality Assurance (India Operations: R&D & Manufacturing)
Location: Panoli, Gujarat, India
Position Summary
The
Head – Quality Assurance
will provide end-to-end leadership of the
Quality function across Discovery & Process Research R&D centres and the Manufacturing Plants.
The role is accountable for ensuring that all R&D and manufacturing operations meet global regulatory requirements and that a culture of Quality and continuous improvement is embedded throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Leadership
- Define and implement the
Quality strategy
for India Operations covering
R&D (Discovery Chemistry, Process R&D)
and the Manufacturing Plant
. - Act as the primary Quality representative in the India Leadership Team and partner with Global QA to align corporate and site quality standards.
- Drive a culture of
quality ownership, data integrity and right-first-time execution
across R&D and manufacturing.
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
- Establish and maintain a robust
Quality Management System (QMS)
to comply with ICH, USFDA, EMA, MHRA, OECD-GLP and cGMP requirements. - Lead and oversee
GMP/GLP compliance
across laboratories and manufacturing operations. - Plan and manage
internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections
, ensuring timely closure of observations and effective CAPA management. - Oversee
change control, deviation management, OOS/OOT investigations, and document control
for both R&D and manufacturing units.
R&D & Manufacturing Interface
- Provide Quality oversight for
tech transfer activities
from R&D to the manufacturing plant, ensuring QbD principles and regulatory expectations are met. - Partner with Process R&D and Manufacturing teams to assure
scale-up and commercial production quality
.
Plant Quality Assurance
- Lead all
Plant QA functions
including
in-process quality checks, batch release, quality control liaison, validation and qualification
activities. - Ensure site readiness for all
regulatory and customer inspections
and maintain continuous state of audit readiness.
People & Culture
- Build, mentor and develop a
multi-site QA team
, creating strong succession pipelines and enhancing technical capabilities. - Champion
training programs
on global quality standards, regulatory updates and best practices.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and proactively manage
quality risks
across R&D and manufacturing. - Introduce
digital tools, analytics and automation
to improve compliance, efficiency and decision making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in
Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemistry / Life Sciences
; Ph.D. preferred. - 20+ years
of progressive QA experience in
pharmaceutical / biotech / CDMO organisations
, with at least
5–7 years in a senior leadership role
. - Strong track record in
R&D QA (Discovery & Process Research)
and
Manufacturing QA
within a regulated environment. - In-depth understanding of
global regulatory frameworks
(USFDA, EMA, MHRA, ICH, OECD-GLP, cGMP). - Proven success in
leading multi-location QA teams
, managing customer and regulatory inspections, and implementing robust QMS.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Influence
– ability to shape quality vision across R&D and manufacturing. - Technical Expertise
– mastery of QMS, regulatory compliance, and technology transfer quality controls. - Change & Risk Management
– driving cultural change and proactive risk mitigation. - Collaboration & Communication
– effective engagement with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Corporate leadership. - Decision Making & Business Acumen
– balancing regulatory rigor with operational realities.
Reporting Line
Reports to:
Global Head of Quality
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