Quality Control Head

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Key Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of data integrity principles
• Hands-on experience with instruments like HPLC, GC, and UV
• Experience in cleaning validation and microbiological testing
• Familiarity with incident investigations and regulatory compliance

About the Company:

• A leading API pharma manufacturing group known for its strong global presence and commitment to quality and innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Control (QC) department to ensure quality at every stage of manufacturing and testing.
• Oversee sampling, inspection, and testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Ensure timely release or rejection of batches based on quality data.
• Handle stability chamber management, testing, and shelf-life evaluations as per protocol.
• Conduct microbiological analysis for raw materials, finished goods, water, and environmental monitoring.
• Review trends in physicochemical and microbiological test data for compliance.
• Manage out-of-specification (OOS), deviation investigations, and analytical support for product recalls and complaints.
• Coordinate with QA and R&D on specifications, analytical procedures, and validations.
• Ensure equipment/instrument qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and audit QC records, reference/working standards, and ensure data integrity systems are in place.
• Supervise glassware cleaning, protocol validation, and implementation of cleaning procedures.
• Plan and execute internal audits and ensure compliance with GLP and GMP standards.
• Review and validate SOPs, protocols, and test methods (pharmacopeial & in-house).
• Support employee training in alignment with cGLP and cGMP practices.
• Evaluate change control proposals, failure investigations, market complaints, and implement improvements in QC systems.
• Ensure all activities follow company reporting systems and regulatory expectations.