Scientist, Document Control - India

Herbalife; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Bengaluru is seeking a Scientist for Document Control to ensure raw material specifications meet strict requirements and regulatory demands. The role involves technical assessment of raw material documents, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentorship of Document Sourcing teams. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Control within FDA-regulated sectors and a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within an FDA-regulated sector.
• Experience conducting laboratory tests in Food, Dietary Supplement, Pharmaceutical, or Environmental industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a technical assessment of raw material documents.
• Mentor Document Sourcing teams on raw material specifications.
• Formulate and adjust raw material specifications in Agile.
• Collaborate with Research and Development and Regulatory Affairs.
• Review raw materials in new or revised formulas.
• Inform contract manufacturers of raw material specification changes.

Skills

Understanding of raw material documentation

Attention to detail

Goal-oriented

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Job description

Overview

Position summary statement:

The Scientist, Document Control will have a key role in ensuring that both current and proposed raw material specifications meet Herbalife Nutrition's strict requirements and align with current regulatory demands. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to partner with various teams and efficiently implement raw material changes promptly.

Detailed responsibilities/duties:

• Conduct a technical assessment of raw material documents to determine their suitability for Inner and/or Outer Nutrition.
• Collaborate and offer mentorship to Document Sourcing (Corporate and Regional) teams regarding inquiries concerning raw material specifications and documentation.
• Formulate, evaluate, and adjust raw material specifications in Agile, confirming adherence to existing requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate with Research and Development (Tech Ops, Formulation), Global Regulatory Affairs and Product Compliance (Corporate and Regional), Quality Control (QC), Product Science, and Transportation to guarantee suitability.
• Route raw material change requests and change orders in Agile, gathering necessary approvals from various departments promptly.
• Review raw materials used in new or revised formulas, ensuring raw materials and suppliers are approved for contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Global Regulatory Affairs and Product Compliance (both Corporate and Regional) to address country-specific testing needs.
• Collaborate with raw material suppliers or contract manufacturers to address concerns regarding raw material specifications.
• Support and offer mentorship to the Document Sourcing team.
• Inform contract manufacturers of any raw material specification changes.
• Keep all records pertaining to raw materials.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required qualifications:

Skills:

• Fundamental understanding of raw material documentation and processes.
• Outstanding attention to detail to determine document acceptability.
• Goal-oriented with a history of fulfilling set requirements.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills to accomplish changes effectively.
• Remarkable planning and interpersonal skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Great teammate who is adaptable and comfortable with change.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within an FDA-regulated sector (21-CFR- Food, Dietary Supplement, or Drug).
• Previous experience conducting laboratory tests in Food, Dietary Supplement, Pharmaceutical, or Environmental industries.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.