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Senior Executive - Manufacturing, Science, And Technologies

Apotex
6-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill

Senior Executive – Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: Apotex
Department: Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)
Employment Type: Full-Time


About Apotex

Apotex is a Canadian-based global healthcare company committed to improving access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of generic, biosimilar, branded pharmaceutical, and consumer health products, Apotex serves millions of patients globally and is recognized as one of Canada's leading pharmaceutical companies.


Position Summary

The Senior Executive – Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) is responsible for supporting technology transfer, product lifecycle management, process validation, process optimization, supplier-driven changes, and manufacturing process support activities. The role involves preparation and review of technical documentation, risk assessments, validation protocols, regulatory compliance activities, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful commercialization and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products.

The position requires strong expertise in solid oral dosage formulations, technology transfer, process validation, GMP compliance, and regulatory requirements for global markets.


Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM)

Technical Documentation

Prepare and maintain:

  • Technical Summary Reports

  • Technical Investigation Reports

  • PLCM Forms

  • Technical Risk Evaluations

  • Technical Risk Assessments

  • Process Optimization Protocols and Reports

  • Process Demonstration Protocols and Reports

  • Process Verification Protocols and Reports

  • Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) Protocols and Reports

  • Continued Process Verification (CPV) Protocols and Reports

Process Monitoring

  • Monitor Process Optimization batches.

  • Monitor Process Demonstration batches.

  • Monitor Process Verification batches.

  • Monitor PPQ batches.

  • Assign batch numbers for process optimization activities.


Supplier Driven Change (SDC) Management

Prepare and review:

  • Material Assessment Reports for alternate API and excipient sources

  • Master Formula Records (MFRs)

  • Technical Risk Evaluations

  • Technical Risk Assessments

  • Process Optimization Protocols and Reports

  • Process Demonstration Protocols and Reports

  • Process Verification Protocols and Reports

  • PPQ Protocols and Reports

  • CPV Protocols and Reports

  • Placebo Formulation Sheets

Monitor:

  • Process Optimization batches

  • Process Demonstration batches

  • Process Verification batches

  • PPQ batches


Site Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer Activities

  • Review technical data packages for site transfer products.

  • Review tooling drawings for transferred products.

  • Support manufacturing license applications.

  • Coordinate product transfer activities between manufacturing sites.

Documentation Preparation

Prepare and review:

  • Cross-Contamination Risk Assessment Reports

  • Master Formula Records

  • Technical Risk Evaluations

  • Process Optimization Protocols and Reports

  • Process Demonstration Protocols and Reports

  • Hold Time Study Protocols and Reports

  • Placebo Formulation Sheets

  • Technical Risk Assessments

  • PPQ Protocols and Reports

  • CPV Protocols and Reports

Batch Monitoring

  • Monitor technology transfer batches.

  • Monitor demonstration and qualification batches.

  • Ensure archival of batch documentation through Quality Assurance.


New Product Technology Transfer

Support technology transfer and commercialization of new products through:

  • Cross-Contamination Risk Assessments

  • Technical Risk Evaluations

  • Process Optimization Studies

  • Process Demonstration Studies

  • Hold Time Studies

  • Nitrosamine Risk Assessments

  • Process Validation Activities

  • Continued Process Verification Programs

Prepare and maintain all associated technical documentation required for product launch activities.


Process Validation and Quality Support

Validation Activities

Prepare, review, and approve:

  • Process Validation Protocols and Reports

  • Cleaning Validation Protocols and Reports

  • Validation Master Plans

  • Hold Time Study Protocols and Reports

  • Continued Process Verification Reports

Quality Risk Management

  • Conduct Quality Risk Management (QRM) assessments.

  • Perform cross-contamination risk assessments.

  • Support change control evaluations.

  • Review CAPAs and action items through TrackWise.

Cleaning Validation

  • Conduct cleaning validation risk assessments.

  • Identify worst-case products for cleaning validation.

  • Support e-Residue software activities.

  • Review PDE calculations and updates.

  • Prepare periodic monitoring reports.


Manufacturing Process Support

Technical Troubleshooting

  • Provide shop-floor support for commercial manufacturing operations.

  • Investigate process deviations and manufacturing issues.

  • Support rapid resolution of unplanned manufacturing events.

  • Conduct root cause investigations.

Investigation Support

Prepare:

  • Technical Investigation Reports

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) Assessments

  • Technical Summary Reports

  • Manufacturing Process Comparison Reports

  • Justification Reports


Annual Product Quality Review (APQR)

  • Prepare and review APQR reports.

  • Conduct product performance trending.

  • Analyze manufacturing and quality metrics.

  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives.


Regulatory Compliance and Audit Support

  • Support regulatory inspections and audits.

  • Participate in self-inspection programs.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GMP

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Internal quality systems

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Support responses to regulatory observations and commitments.


Documentation Management

Prepare, review, and maintain:

  • Master Formula Records (MFR)

  • Technical Risk Evaluations

  • Process Optimization Documentation

  • Process Demonstration Documentation

  • Validation Documentation

  • Technical Investigation Reports

  • Material Assessment Reports

  • Placebo Formula Sheets

  • PPQ and CPV Documentation

  • Hold Time Study Reports

  • Manufacturing Process Assessments

  • SOPs and Formats

  • Training Documentation

  • Prerequisite Checklists


Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with:

  • Manufacturing

  • Packaging

  • Formulation Development

  • Warehouse

  • Quality Assurance

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Validation Teams

Support document approvals, technical discussions, investigations, and project execution activities.


Qualifications

Education

Required:

  • Master's Degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Preferred Specializations:

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmaceutical Technology

  • Industrial Pharmacy

  • Related Pharmaceutical Sciences


Experience

  • Minimum 6–8 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.

  • Experience in solid oral dosage formulation development and manufacturing.

  • Experience in technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management activities.