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Qa Head

20+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm 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

QA Head
Date: January 1, 2025
Location: [Location not provided]
Company: [Company not provided]

Role: QA Head

Job Summary:

The QA Head is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Quality Assurance at the site, including In-process QA, Quality Management Systems, Analytical QA, QA-Validation, and Documentation. This role ensures that Quality Assurance goals and strategies are executed in alignment with regulatory requirements and quality management objectives. The QA Head is accountable for the quality of products manufactured at the site and for ensuring compliance with QA regulatory requirements in all manufacturing operations. The role also involves ensuring readiness for internal and regulatory audits/inspections at all times.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Strategy and Execution:
    Define and execute the operational strategy and roadmap for Quality Assurance at the site. Align QA goals and strategies with Sun Pharma's compliance, product quality management objectives, and regulatory requirements.

  • Leadership and Management:
    Lead and manage site Quality Assurance activities, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to GXP requirements. Provide expertise to achieve quality assurance goals and meet business and functional objectives at the site.

  • Batch Disposition and Compliance:
    Oversee the batch disposition process, ensuring products are manufactured and dispositioned in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.

  • Quality Systems Improvement:
    Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance existing Quality Assurance systems and processes.

  • Team Development and Leadership:
    Coach, develop, and manage direct and indirect reports. Provide performance feedback, conduct annual reviews, and ensure ongoing training and development to support a high-performing team.

  • Audit Readiness:
    Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times, coordinating preparation for both internal and regulatory audits. Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions resulting from audits or regulatory inspections.

  • Quality Management System Oversight:
    Manage the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all market complaints, failures, and deviations are investigated. Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented according to timelines.

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to products, processes, and release procedures. Safeguard the release of safe and effective drug products in compliance with cGMP and regulatory commitments.

  • SOP and Documentation Management:
    Oversee the design and implementation of SOPs, policies, and QA systems at the site. Ensure adherence to all quality-related documentation, including amendments.

  • Change Control and Risk Management:
    Effectively manage the change control process and quality risk management processes, ensuring all requirements are met and approvals are provided.

  • Training and Development:
    Ensure appropriate initial and continuing training for all department personnel, ensuring they remain knowledgeable and compliant with quality standards.

  • Regulatory and Compliance Leadership:
    Lead internal and external audits, ensuring the findings are understood and addressed across the site. Keep track of industry trends and continuously assess opportunities for improving site-level QA processes.


Job Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

  • B.Pharm or M.Pharm (or equivalent in a related field)

Experience:

  • 20+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of QA operations, GXP compliance, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes.

The QA Head will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving Quality Assurance systems and ensuring that the site consistently meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. This individual will be instrumental in the continuous improvement of processes, the training and development of the QA team, and maintaining the site’s readiness for audits and inspections at all times.