Senior Executive

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Pithampur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Pithampur, MP, seeks a MSc microbiologist to lead qualification of microbiology lab equipment, environmental monitoring, and microbiology testing. The role emphasizes GMP compliance and data integrity within Global Quality & Compliance.

The ideal candidate will coordinate QA/QC activities, prepare validation protocols, and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines across USP, EP, and WHO GMP standards.

Qualifications

• M. Sc. in Microbiology required.
• Experience in GMP environment preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/Data Integrity guidelines or standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification of microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Participate in DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ activities for microbiology equipment and facilities.
• Execute Environmental Monitoring and cleanroom qualification activities; review data and investigate excursions.
• Perform microbiological testing including microbial enumeration, sterility, bioburden and water testing.
• Prepare SOPs, QRM, validation protocols and reports; ensure data integrity.

Skills

Microbiology

GMP

Data Integrity

Education

M. Sc. in Microbiology

Job description

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Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Job Title:

Business Unit:

Global Quality & Compliance

Job Grade

G11B

Location :

Pithampur

Responsibilities

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• Coordinate installation, commissioning and qualification of microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Participate in DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ activities for microbiology equipment, cleanrooms, HVAC, LAF/BSC, autoclaves, incubators and utilities.
• Execute Environmental Monitoring (EM) and cleanroom qualification activities, including data review, trending and investigation of excursions.
• Perform/review microbiological testing including Microbial Enumeration, Microbiological Assay, Sterility, BET, Bioburden, Water and Environmental Monitoring.
• Execute microbiological method verification, validation and method suitability studies.
• Execute qualification and microbiological monitoring of water systems and critical utilities
• Preparation of SOPs, Specifications, Standard Test procedures, QRM, Validation protocols & summary reports.
• Execute disinfectant efficacy studies and Execute cleaning/disinfection validation activities.
• Participate in Aseptic Process Simulation (APS)/Media Fill, including execution, monitoring, incubation and documentation.
• Execute implementation of the Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and associated microbiological risk assessments.
• Handle/investigate Deviation, Change Control, CAPA, OOS/OOT and laboratory incidents.
• Prepare SOPs, Specifications, STPs, QRM, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Ensure laboratory documentation complies with GMP and Data Integrity requirements.
• Execute greenfield project commissioning, microbiology laboratory setup and operational readiness.
• Coordinate daily laboratory activities and provide technical guidance/training to junior team members.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, Engineering, Validation and Project teams to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Maintain working knowledge of USP, EP, JP, WHO GMP, PIC/S, EU GMP Annex 1, 21 CFR 210/211, ISO 14644, Data Integrity and PDA guidance.

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Job Requirements

Education Qualification

M. Sc. In Microbiology

Experience

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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).