Senior Officer Executive - Production Chemist

Drlogy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy in Ahmedabad is seeking a Senior Officer / Executive – Production Chemist to oversee pharmaceutical production operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and GMP. The successful candidate will manage production teams, resolve process issues, and support QMS activities.

This role requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry and over 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical production environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical production roles.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise end-to-end production activities as per plans.
• Ensure compliance with BMRs, SOPs, and GMP.
• Monitor process parameters and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Supervision of production teams

GMP compliance

Batch documentation review

Process optimization

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Production management software

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

The Senior Officer / Executive – Production Chemist will oversee pharmaceutical production operations, ensuring manufacturing activities are performed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. The involves supervising production teams, reviewing batch documentation, resolving process-related issues, supporting validation and QMS activities, and ensuring timely batch completion while maintaining product quality and operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supervise end-to-end production activities as per daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing plans.
• Ensure batch manufacturing processes are performed according to approved BMRs, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
• Review production documentation, logbooks, cleaning records, and equipment usage records for accuracy.
• Monitor critical process parameters and ensure timely corrective actions for any process variation.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, warehouse, engineering, and planning teams for smooth production execution.
• Lead shift operations and guide production chemists, operators, and junior team members.
• Ensure proper line clearance, area readiness, material availability, and equipment suitability before production.
• Support deviation investigation, CAPA implementation, change control, and other QMS documentation.
• Participate in process validation, cleaning validation, technology transfer, and regulatory audit readiness.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements for productivity and quality enhancement.
• Ensure safe handling of materials, equipment, and production utilities in compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Monitor yield, rejection, wastage, and production efficiency for assigned batches.
• Train team members on GMP compliance, SOP adherence, documentation practices, and safety procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining production area compliance and documentation readiness.
• Ensure timely completion of production targets without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.