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Asst. Manager / Manager – Section Head (Validation / Qualification / Csv)

Sava Healthcare
sava healthcare
5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Manager – Section Head (Validation, Qualification, CSV)
Category: Quality Assurance / Pharmaceutical QA
Location: Indore, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 10–15 years (minimum 5 years handling Validation/Qualification/CSV independently)
Reports To: Head – Quality Assurance / Site Quality Head
Department: Quality Assurance (QA)

About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced, self-driven professional to lead the Validation & Qualification section within our QA department at the Indore pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role encompasses end-to-end oversight of Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, Equipment & Facility Qualification, and Computer System Validation (CSV). This leadership position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, audit readiness, and team management skills to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards including USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP, WHO, and other authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Oversight

  • Lead the development and execution of the site Validation Master Plan (VMP).

  • Oversee all validation and qualification activities to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

  • Allocate resources and manage validation team workload to meet project timelines.

Process & Cleaning Validation

  • Review, approve, and execute process validation protocols and reports following lifecycle and risk-based approaches.

  • Ensure cleaning validation activities meet regulatory and site-specific standards.

  • Support continued process verification and risk-based revalidation programs.

Equipment / Facility / Utility Qualification

  • Oversee IQ, OQ, PQ of new and existing equipment, HVAC systems, and utilities.

  • Ensure periodic requalification, deviation handling, and compliance with documentation standards.

  • Review and approve all qualification protocols, execution reports, and summary documents.

Computer System Validation (CSV)

  • Ensure validation of GxP software and computer systems in accordance with GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11.

  • Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and external vendors for system qualification, periodic reviews, and change control.

  • Review and approve CSV documentation including URS, RA, IQ/OQ/PQ.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

  • Ensure all validation activities are audit-ready and compliant with USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP, WHO, and other regulatory guidelines.

  • Lead responses to regulatory queries and participate in internal and external audits.

  • Maintain robust document control and support data integrity compliance.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of executives and senior executives in the validation function.

  • Provide technical guidance, training, and performance feedback.

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and risk-based decision making.

Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification:

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm / M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Microbiology.

Experience Required:

  • 10–15 years in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.

  • Minimum 5 years managing Validation/Qualification/CSV independently.

  • Hands-on experience with USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP, WHO, and other regulatory audits.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination skills.

  • Excellent documentation, communication, and team management capabilities.

  • Proficiency in QMS systems, validation documentation tools, and MS Office.

  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on risk-based, data-driven validation.

  • In-depth knowledge of GMP, ICH Q8–Q10, and GAMP 5.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Manager – Section Head
CTC: Competitive, based on industry standards and candidate profile

Why Join Us
This is a high-impact leadership role offering an opportunity to shape the validation and QA strategy within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will lead critical compliance activities, mentor a skilled team, and contribute to global audit readiness and quality excellence.