Senior Executive - Project Management in Research & Development

Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex Inc. Bengaluru unit seeks Sr Executive II, Project Mgmt R&D-ARPL-PMRD AR to lead supplier driven changes and NSQ projects for APIs and excipients, coordinating with internal teams and external manufacturers.

You will manage change controls, drive timelines, mitigate risks, engage regulatory and quality groups, and prepare management reports; exposure to QMS and TrackWise desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / M Pharma in pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 5 years of pharma industry experience.
• Knowledge of QMS, project management, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with TrackWise, SAP, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier-driven changes (SDC) and NSQ projects across API and excipients.
• Initiate Change Controls in TrackWise for new product launches.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project plans to deadlines.
• Explain API-related issues to quality, regulatory teams and drive decisions.
• Develop and implement improvements to Global API processes and SOPs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Project management

Quality systems

Regulatory affairs

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / M Pharma

Tools

TrackWise

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Sr Executive II, Project Mgmt R&D-ARPL-PMRD AR

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. For more information visit: www.apotex.com .

Job Summary

Responsible for leading Supplier Driven changes (SDC) Projects At ARPL, New Supplier Qualification (NSQ) Projects for NPD (New Product Development)/Product Life Cycle Management (PLCM) related to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Also work directly with the appropriate functional groups within Apotex, external manufacturers, including Apotex Pharmacies Group companies, on SDC (commercial and new product development) and new source qualification related to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.

Job Responsibilities

Initiate Change Controls in QMS Track Wise for Supplier Driven changes impacting New Product Launch and commercial APIs. Lead cross-functional Global API Projects Changes and initiatives, serving as the project lead and primary contact for assigned projects at Apotex, throughout the development of project plans to successful project completion within the required timelines Demonstrate technical expertise to explain the API related issues to any technical, quality or regulatory teams and drive the discussion in conclusive manner. Make sound technical decisions based on review of internal/external complex technical reports, interpret the data/issues, participate in complex API related investigations and support deficiency responses related to regulatory submission. Facilitate and drive the supplier driven changes and NSQ projects from the receipt of the changes till closure of CCRs through track-wise system. Demonstrate developed project management skills by utilizing the tools, systems, methodologies and software to lead, plan, manage and execute all Global API related projects, changes and / or initiatives. Understand time-sensitive nature of managing changes by minimizing and/or eliminating delays within the critical path. Work with all functional areas to manage project risk by allocating task and decision-making responsibilities to appropriate team members. Ensure all plans and scheduled tasks are on target to achieve project success. Lead and facilitate with cross functional teams and ensure that prioritization of proposed changes is completed. Facilitate and participate in cross-functional discussions and meetings to understand the scope/risk of a change, engage stakeholders. Participate in Global API meetings to assess cross-functional impact of changes and define implementation plans/strategies. Ensure the context of the change is understood as it relates to the current scope of the project. Facilitate the activities for addition of new source evaluation for API supplier at Apotex. Sourcing, Analytical and technical evaluation, Regulatory strategy and project management from Start to End. Support the establishment of a communication framework to inform stakeholders of the progress, issues and proposed contingency plans. Escalate issues as appropriate. Identify needs and implement improvements for Global API processes and participate in the regular review and revision of existing SOPs to ensure accuracy and compliance. Preparation of reports and presentations for senior management review. Lead by example, demonstrating the values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion to positively influence the shift towards a Quality Culture. Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established GMP/cGMP operating procedures and safety standards. Perform additional duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education Minimum bachelor’s degree M pharma Experience Minimum 5 Years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Having knowledge in QMS. Having knowledge of Project management. Having knowledge in Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs Having good interpersonal and communicational skills. Hands on experience in Track wise application, SAP, MS Office etc. Strives to drive projects effectively. At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. Experience Level Executive Level