QA Head OSD

SUN PHARMA; Mohali; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma is seeking a QA Head (OSD) to lead quality assurance at the Mohali site. You will drive QA strategy, oversee validation, documentation and batch disposition, and ensure readiness for audits with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 18–20 years of QA experience in pharma manufacturing, strong GMP knowledge, and proven leadership to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence across operations.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm required.
• 18–20 years of experience in QA leadership roles.
• Experience in Quality Assurance at a manufacturing site and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead QA strategy for the site in line with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee QA activities including in-process QA, analytical QA, validation and documentation.
• Ensure batch disposition, change control and CAPA processes are effectively managed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GxP compliance

Regulatory audits

cGMP

QA leadership

Documentation control

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: QA Head (OSD)

Business Unit: Global Quality & Compliance

Job Grade: DGM

Location: Mohali

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you \"Create your own sunshine\" - by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you'll find yourself becoming 'Better every day' through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you 'Take charge' and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we 'Thrive together' and support each other's journeys.

Job summary

Responsible for managing all aspects of Quality Assurance at site including In-process QA, Quality Management System, Analytical QA, QA-Validation and Documentation. Execute Quality Assurance goals and strategy in line with Quality management objectives and regulatory requirements. Accountable for quality of products manufactured and dispositioned at site.

Proactively assess quality issues at site and ensure compliance to QA regulatory requirements in manufacturing operations at site. Monitor and track quality assurance metrics with site manufacturing/QC management and other cross functions. Facilitate for all time readiness of the site for any internal and regulatory agency audits\\inspections at any given point of time.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for defining operational strategy and road map for Quality Assurance management at site. Execute site Quality Assurance goals and strategy in line with Sun Pharma compliance, product quality management objectives and regulatory requirements.


• Effectively manage the site Quality Assurance activities and resources necessary to smoothly run the QA operation at site.


• Responsible for batch disposition of the products.


• Provide strong leadership and expertise to ensure achievement of all Quality Assurance goals business and functional at site.


• Identify and implement solution for improving existing site Quality Assurance systems and processes.


• Coach and develop both direct and, as appropriate, indirect reports through ongoing, example-based performance feedback, annual performance reviews and the provision of training and development opportunities.


• Ensure that performance issues are managed in a consistent and timely manner.


• Responsible for ensuring availability of adequate resources, including manpower to maintain compliance with GXP requirements.


• Assure all time readiness of site for regulatory agency inspections\\internal audits and appropriate implementation of corrective actions regarding observations made by the agencies\\internal audit teams.


• Responsible for executing Quality Management Reviews at site, monitor individual Performance and set improvement areas.


• Responsible for managing the Quality Management Systems ensuring market complaints, failures, deviations are investigated and corrective and preventive actions are implemented as per set timeline.


• Responsible for ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements on product, process and release procedures. Ensure release of safe and effective drug products from site as per cGMP requirement and regulatory commitment.


• Accountable for designing/implementing and ensuring compliance to all quality related SOPs, Policies, Standards and QA systems at the site.


• Facilitate internal and regulatory agency audits, ensuring that findings from site audits are understood assessed and addressed site wide in a comprehensive manner.


• Monitor industry trends/issues faced internally and identify scope for improving site Quality Assurance management and processes.


• The authorization of written procedures and other documents, including amendments.


• To ensure that the required initial and continuing training of his department personnel is carried out.


• Performs all work in support of our Corporate Values of Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Diligence. Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.


• To ensure that the appropriate validations/qualification are done as per procedure.


• Responsible for effective managing the change control and quality risk management process at site & ensuring all requirements of the process are adhered to and providing approvals.

Travel Estimate

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

Experience

Tenure : : 18 to 20 Yrs

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).

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