Assistant General Manager QC

Pyramid Human Resources Consultancy; Cuddalore; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Human Resources Consultancy seeks an experienced AGM - QC in Cuddalore to lead QC laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage analytical method validation and instrument calibration. The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional coordination with R&D, production, and regulatory affairs, and driving quality systems in a complex agrochemical/chemical environment.

The candidate should have 15+ years in pharmaceutical/chemical QC with M.Sc.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, with substantial experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control.
• At least 57 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical formulations and finished drug products.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, GDP, regulatory compliance, and QC quality systems.
• Hands-on experience in analytical method validation, method transfer, instrument qualification, and calibration.
• Experience in regulatory inspections, quality audits, laboratory documentation, and dossier preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control laboratory operations and maintain quality systems in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee testing and evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, in-process samples, and finished agrochemical products.
• Ensure timely testing and release of products in accordance with production schedules and approved specifications.
• Manage analytical method validation and transfer, instrument calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and review instrument qualification protocols, reports, and calibration procedures in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.
• Review analytical data, laboratory records, logbooks, and test reports to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Review product development documents, analytical method validation reports, specifications, batch manufacturing records, and technical documents required for regulatory submissions.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to analysts and resolve laboratory testing and analytical issues.
• Conduct quality-related training programmes and ensure adherence to applicable quality and laboratory practices.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in applicable regulatory guidelines and implement necessary compliance measures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QC teams while ensuring effective laboratory administration and resource management.
• Implement lean management practices and promote operational efficiency, energy conservation, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Quality Control

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Formulations

Finished Drug Products

cGMP

cGLP

GDP

QC Laboratory Management

Analytical Method Validation

Method Transfer

Instrument Qualification

Calibration

Regulatory Audits

Quality Systems

DMF

Dossier Preparation

Deviation Management

Laboratory Documentation

Team Leadership

Lean Management

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Control professional with 15+ years of experience in Agro Chemical / pharmaceutical manufacturing / Chemical Industries. The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of experience in managerial or leadership roles, with strong expertise in QC operations, cGMP/cGLP compliance, regulatory audits, laboratory management, and quality systems.

Job Location: Cuddalore
Industry: Agro Chemical

Job Title: AGM - QC
Department: Quality Control (QC)
Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry
Experience: 15+ Years
CTC: Up to 20 LPA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Control laboratory operations and maintain quality systems in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee testing and evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, in-process samples, and finished agrochemical products.
• Ensure timely testing and release of products in accordance with production schedules and approved specifications.
• Manage analytical method validation and transfer, instrument calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and review instrument qualification protocols, reports, and calibration procedures in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.
• Review analytical data, laboratory records, logbooks, and test reports to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Review product development documents, analytical method validation reports, specifications, batch manufacturing records, and technical documents required for regulatory submissions.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to analysts and resolve laboratory testing and analytical issues.
• Conduct quality-related training programmes and ensure adherence to applicable quality and laboratory practices.
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to support product development and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in applicable regulatory guidelines and implement necessary compliance measures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QC teams while ensuring effective laboratory administration and resource management.
• Implement lean management practices and promote operational efficiency, energy conservation, safety, and environmental compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, with substantial experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control.
• At least 57 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical formulations and finished drug products.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, GDP, regulatory compliance, and QC quality systems.
• Hands-on experience in analytical method validation, method transfer, instrument qualification, and calibration.
• Experience in regulatory inspections, quality audits, laboratory documentation, and dossier preparation.
• Excellent leadership, administrative, communication, and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of lean management, energy conservation, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Skills:

Quality Control | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Formulations | Finished Drug Products | cGMP | cGLP | GDP | QC Laboratory Management | Analytical Method Validation | Method Transfer | Instrument Qualification | Calibration | Preventive Maintenance | Regulatory Audits | Quality Systems | DMF | BMR | Dossier Preparation | Deviation Management | Laboratory Documentation | Team Leadership | Lean Management

Compensation:

CTC: Up to 20 LPA, depending on experience and suitability.