Sr. Manager / DGM – Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Scimplify; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scimplify is seeking an experienced Senior Manager / DGM for QA & QC leadership in Bengaluru, India. You will oversee GMP/QMS-compliant QA/QC operations, lead audits and CAPA, and drive continuous improvement across raw materials, in-process and finished products.

The role requires 10–20+ years in pharma or specialty chemicals, with strong analytical QA experience and team leadership. This is a senior, on-site position contributing to regulatory compliance and product quality.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./M.Pharm/B.Pharm or relevant technical qualification.
• 10-15 years for Senior Manager / 15-20+ years for DGM in Pharma, API, Specialty Chemicals or related industries.
• GMP/QMS, analytical QC, method validation, vendor/CMO audits, customer audits, investigations and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA & QC operations, QMS, SOPs, deviations, OOS/OOT, CAPA and change controls.
• Manage QC laboratory activities, analytical testing, method development, validation and transfer.
• Ensure quality compliance for raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Lead vendor/CMO qualification, audits and supplier quality management.
• Handle customer complaints, quality queries, specifications and customer audits.
• Coordinate regulatory, internal and external audits and ensure timely CAPA closure.
• Drive quality risk management, data integrity and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage QA/QC team, KPIs, budgets and laboratory capabilities.
• Support new product development, product qualification and business expansion.

Skills

GMP compliance

QMS

CAPA

Data integrity

Risk management

Team leadership

Audits

Education

M.Sc./M.Pharm/B.Pharm or relevant technical qualification

Job description

About Scimplify

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution-from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution-from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments. We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Job Summary

Lead the overall QA & QC function for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical products, ensuring compliance with GMP, QMS, regulatory requirements and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA & QC operations, QMS, SOPs, deviations, OOS/OOT, CAPA and change controls.
• Manage QC laboratory activities, analytical testing, method development, validation and transfer.
• Ensure quality compliance for raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Lead vendor/CMO qualification, audits and supplier quality management.
• Handle customer complaints, quality queries, specifications and customer audits.
• Coordinate regulatory, internal and external audits and ensure timely CAPA closure.
• Drive quality risk management, data integrity and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage QA/QC team, KPIs, budgets and laboratory capabilities.
• Support new product development, product qualification and business expansion.

Qualification

M.Sc. / M.Pharm / B.Pharm / relevant technical qualification.

Experience

10-15 years for Senior Manager / 15-20+ years for DGM in Pharma, API, Specialty Chemicals or related industries.

Preferred

Strong experience in GMP/QMS, analytical QC, method validation, vendor/CMO audits, customer audits, investigations and team leadership.