Associate Director, Global Quality Assurance – Large Molecule Manufacturing and Analytical

13 hours ago

Hyderabad, Telangana, India MSD Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Description

Role Summary:

The Analytical Quality Assurance Specialist will provide QA oversight for analytical activities at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) & Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs) supporting large molecule (biologics) manufacturing. This role ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, while collaborating closely with and CMOs & CTLs to maintain data integrity and product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee analytical operations at CMOs and CTLs for large molecule drug substance and drug product manufacturing.
  • Review and approve analytical method validation, transfer, and verification protocols/reports from external partners.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, ICH, WHO, and country-specific regulatory guidelines for biologics.
  • Monitor and approve stability study protocols, data trending, and reports from CMOs/CTLs.
  • Perform data integrity assessments for analytical instruments and electronic systems at partner sites.
  • Support investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to analytical activities at CMOs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely resolution of analytical issues.
  • Participate in audits and regulatory inspections at CMOs and CTLs, providing analytical QA support.
  • Maintain change oversight for analytical methods and specifications across partner sites.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in analytical QA processes for outsourced operations.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Validation, Biological Manufacturing, Change Management, Collaborative Development, Communication, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Integrity, GMP Compliance, GMP Training, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Inspection Readiness, Integrity Management, IS Audit, Leadership, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) Standards, Quality Auditing, Quality Management Standards, Quality Metrics, Quality Standards {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Qualifications & Experience:

  • Education: Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • Experience:
    • 15+ years in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in biologics/large molecule manufacturing.
    • Strong understanding of analytical techniques (HPLC, ELISA, PCR, etc.) and method validation principles.
    • Experience in contract manufacturing oversight and collaboration with external partners.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent knowledge of GMP and data integrity principles.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience with monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or other biologics.
  • Exposure to electronic systems (LIMS, Empower, Digital applications implementations).

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

12/22/2025

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Requisition ID:R374780

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