Assistant Manager – Quality (QA/QC

Deconstruct; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Culture of ownership

Job summary

Deconstruct, a D2C skincare brand, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Quality to lead QA across cosmetic manufacturing. You will shape quality systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive audit readiness across sites.

The role emphasizes documentation, batch release, risk management, and CAPA, with travel to manufacturing sites as required. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold safety, efficacy, and product integrity from concept to launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 5–10 years in QA within cosmetics/skincare.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems, regulatory compliance, and audits.
• Hands-on with documentation, release processes, and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA activities for RM, PM, bulk, and finished products for all commercial batches.
• Approve GRN, RM/PM release, and finished product release per quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and internal QA systems.
• Maintain and review quality documentation, batch records, and compliance reports.
• Lead and support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Identify quality deviations, conduct investigations, and implement CAPA.
• Monitor packaging material quality throughout production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality compliance.
• Travel to manufacturing sites or audit locations as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Audits

Documentation

CAPA

QMS

Digital Transformation

Risk Assessment

Education

Cosmetic Science / Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Quality (QA/QC)

Company: Deconstruct

Role Type: Full-time

About Deconstruct

We're a D2C skincare brand built on one belief — safe, sensible, honest skincare. No fairy-tale marketing. No filler ingredients. Just actives that work. We're looking for a passionate and execution-focused AM – Quality who shares our commitment to developing innovative, science-backed skincare products that deliver real results.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Quality to lead quality assurance activities across cosmetic/skincare manufacturing. The role focuses on strong QA systems, regulatory compliance, documentation, and audit management, ensuring adherence to internal standards and statutory guidelines across all manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee QA activities for RM, PM, bulk, and finished products for all commercial batches.
• Approve GRN, RM/PM release, and finished product release as per quality standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and internal QA systems.
• Maintain and review quality documentation, batch records, and compliance reports.
• Lead and support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Identify quality deviations, conduct investigations, and implement CAPA.
• Monitor packaging material quality throughout the production cycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality compliance.
• Travel to manufacturing sites or audit locations as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the cosmetics or skincare industry.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and audits (formulation knowledge preferred but not mandatory).
• Hands-on experience with documentation, quality release processes, and compliance management.

Must haves:

• Regulatory Mastery: Deep expertise in ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP), BIS standards, and CDSCO guidelines (with a good understanding of US MoCRA and EU Regulation 1223/2009).
• Audit Leadership: Proven success in hosting and clearing regulatory (FDA/State), third-party, and major retail compliance audits.
• QMS & Digital Transformation: Experience in designing, scaling, and digitizing Quality Management Systems.
• Risk & Validation: Expert execution of cleaning validations, equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), Risk Assessments, and advanced CAPA/OOS investigations using FMEA/Fishbone.
• Supply Chain Quality: Strong oversight of vendor qualification, raw material/packaging testing, and contamination/microbial control.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards and experience.
• Growth: Opportunity to work on innovative skincare products from concept to launch while collaborating directly with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Culture: Fast-paced, collaborative, science-driven, and ownership-focused environment with ample opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow.