Quality Head

Vimson Derma; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vimson Derma in Gujarat, India, is seeking a proactive Quality Head to lead the QA and QC teams for cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will drive GMP, GLP, ISO 9001:2015, and WHO compliance, oversee QA/QC operations, audits, testing, and documentation, and partner with Production, R&D, and Procurement to ensure product quality and regulatory readiness.

The ideal candidate holds M.Pharm/B.Pharm/M.Sc in related fields, with 5–6 years in QA/QC and 3–5 years in senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA and QC in cosmetic/pharma manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GLP/ISO and regulatory audit processes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement a Quality Management System.
• Experience with CAPA, deviations, batch records and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall QA & QC operations ensuring GMP/GLP/ISO/WHO compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a robust QMS across all functions.
• Supervise sampling, testing, and approval of materials and products.
• Approve and control SOPs, batch records, changes, deviations, and CAPA.
• Oversee product release activities ensuring conformance to specs.
• Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and integrity of quality records.
• Manage calibration, validation, and maintenance of lab and equipment.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Procurement to resolve issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and preventive/corrective actions.
• Train and mentor QA/QC teams to strengthen GMP culture.
• Analyze quality trends to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality systems development and

Analytical and problem-solving

Audit and documentation

Cross-department coordination

Team leadership and training

Education

M.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Sc in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Description

The Role: The Quality Head will lead the Quality Department, encompassing both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions for cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role ensures that all products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Head will oversee systems, audits, testing, and documentation to maintain consistent product quality and continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• -Lead and manage overall QA & QC operations to ensure full compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO 9001:2015, and WHO standards.
• -Develop, implement, and monitor a robust Quality Management System (QMS) across all functions.
• -Supervise sampling, testing, and approval of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• -Approve and control all SOPs, batch records, change controls, deviations, and CAPA.
• -Oversee product release activities ensuring conformity to specifications before dispatch.
• -Conduct internal quality audits and coordinate customer and regulatory audits.
• -Ensure documentation accuracy and integrity, maintaining all quality records as per regulatory norms.
• -Manage calibration, validation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and manufacturing equipment.
• -Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Procurement teams to resolve quality issues and ensure process compliance.
• -Drive root cause analysis and implement preventive and corrective actions (CAPA).
• -Train and mentor QA & QC teams to strengthen GMP culture and quality discipline.
• -Analyze quality trends and performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualification & Experience

• -Education: M.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Sc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• -Experience: Minimum 5-6 years in QA/QC within cosmetic or pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• -Knowledge: In-depth understanding of GMP, GLP, ISO, and WHO compliance, product testing, documentation, and audit systems.

Skills

• -Quality systems development and process optimization
• -Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• -Audit and documentation management
• -Cross-department coordination
• -Team leadership and training

Working Days

6 days

Job Location

816/3 Kothari Industrial Estate, Opp Khodal Lodge, Santej, Kalol, Gujarat 382721.