Deputy Manager, Quality Control

Essential Functions

• Plan and supervise preventive maintenance, calibration, and verification of QC instruments.
• Ensure timely release of raw materials, intermediates, and packing materials as per approved specifications.
• Maintain strict compliance with GLP, safety protocols, and laboratory housekeeping.
• Prepare and review stability protocols, monitor sample charging/withdrawal, and approve stability reports.
• Investigate deviations, OOS, OOAL, and incidents; implement effective CAPA.
• Review and approve QC-related change controls, SOPs, and specifications.
• Conduct audit trail reviews and ensure electronic data integrity for software-enabled instruments.
• Oversee LIMS operations and ensure accurate documentation and traceability.
• Identify training needs and support skill development for QC personnel.
• Manage analytical column inventory and laboratory standards as per SOPs.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives in QC processes and compliance.
• Perform any additional assignments allocated by QC Head/Designee.
  

Skills

• GLP & GDP Compliance – Advanced
• Stability Study Management – Advanced
• Data Integrity & LIMS Operations – Advanced
• Deviation/OOS Investigation – Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation – Advanced
• Leadership & People Development – Advanced
  

Other Skills

• Laboratory Data Management - Advanced
• Stability Study Documentation - Advanced
• Specifications & Test Methods Documentation - Advanced
• Analytical Method Validation Documentation - Advanced
• CAPA, Deviation, and Change Control Management - Advanced
• Training and Compliance Record Management - Advanced
• Knowledge of Regulatory guidelines/Requirement - Advanced
• Analytical evaluation of vendor - Advanced
• Method Validation/verification Protocol Design/review - Advanced
• GMP Compliance for Environmental Monitoring - Advanced
• Documentation & Data Integrity Practitioner - Advanced
• CAPA, Deviation, and Change Control Management - Advanced
• Specifications & Test Methods Documentation - Advanced
  

Specialized Knowledge: Licenses:

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• M.Sc / M.Pharm / B.Pharm – Chemistry or related discipline preferred.
  

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in QC operations within API manufacturing.