Quality Control Specialist

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to strengthen laboratory operations within a regulated environment. You will support equipment, documentation, analytical processes, and digital systems, collaborating across functions to ensure quality is built into daily work.

Experience in GMP and strong communication are valued. The role emphasizes using SAP S/4HANA and other digital tools to improve documentation, reporting, tracking, and process

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in a regulated laboratory or quality environment.
• Strong GMP knowledge and quality standards.
• Proficient English with good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support introduction and continuous improvement of lab processes, techniques and equipment.
• Prepare, review and maintain lab procedures and equipment documentation.
• Ensure lab activities comply with GMP and internal standards.
• Use digital systems to strengthen documentation, reporting, tracking and efficiency.
• Support equipment and asset management using SAP S/4HANA and other systems.
• Identify deviations and contribute to investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams for reliable, compliant operations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen equipment performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Digital literacy

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Eng/ Mechatronics/ Natural Sciences

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Great laboratories rely on more than advanced equipment. They rely on people who make quality, compliance, and continuous improvement part of every process. As a Quality Control Specialist, you’ll help strengthen laboratory operations by supporting equipment, documentation, analytical processes, and digital systems within a regulated environment. You’ll collaborate across functions, use tools such as SAP S/4HANA, and identify opportunities to make laboratory processes more efficient and reliable, helping ensure quality is built into the way we work every day.

Job Description Obligatory Requirements

• Support the introduction and continuous improvement of laboratory processes, analytical techniques, and equipment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory procedures and equipment-related documentation.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and internal quality standards.
• Use digital systems to strengthen documentation, reporting, tracking, and process efficiency.
• Support equipment and asset management activities using SAP S/4HANA and other relevant systems.
• Identify deviations and contribute to investigations, root-cause analysis, and effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities that strengthen equipment performance, quality compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechatronics, Natural Sciences, or another relevant discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a regulated laboratory, quality, production, or development environment.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and quality standards.
• Strong digital literacy with confidence using information technology systems, databases, and business applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in English, with strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.

Why Novartis

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

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