Senior Executive / QA Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) for research laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with NABL (ISO/IEC 17025), GLP principles, and other applicable national and international quality standards.
• Prepare, review, and control SOPs, specifications, protocols, reports, manuals, and quality records.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate internal audits, document audits, and facility inspections.
• Monitor implementation of CAPA, deviations, change controls, risk assessments, and quality investigations.
• Coordinate external audits, accreditation assessments, and regulatory inspections.
• Support maintenance and renewal of NABL accreditation.
• Participate in establishing and implementing GLP-compliant systems for the In Vivo laboratory.
• Review laboratory documentation to ensure data integrity, traceability, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate training programs related to quality systems, documentation practices, GLP, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor calibration, qualification, validation, and maintenance records of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Track quality metrics and prepare management review reports.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across research laboratories.

Educational experience and requirements:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or any relevant scientific discipline.
• 38 years of experience in Quality Assurance within a research laboratory, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or analytical testing environment.

Candidates having experience in one or more of the following would be preferred:

• NABL-accredited analytical or microbiology laboratories.
• GLP implementation or maintenance.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology R&D.
• CRO or research organizations.
• Internal auditing and quality system management.
• Laboratory documentation, validation, and regulatory

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) requirements.
• Knowledge of OECD GLP principles and GLP implementation.
• Familiarity with documentation control and data integrity requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

How to Apply :

• Write to [email protected] with your detailed resume, cover letter and career aspirations.
• Please mention Application for Quality Assurance in the subject line.
• List three professional references other than your friends and family.