Sr.Manager - R&D Quality GCP QA

SUN PHARMA; Vadodara; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Sun Pharma invites a Sr. Manager – R&D Quality GCP QA to lead QA SOP development and governance across BA/BE studies in Vadodara. You will coordinate QA systems, oversee external audits, and drive CAPA closure while ensuring GDP-compliant study documentation.

You will mentor teams, support regulatory inspections, and stay updated on GCP guidelines to ensure compliant, high-quality research operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduate/postgraduate degree in basic sciences.
• Tenure: at least 14 years in GCP environment with 6+ years QA experience.
• Experience implementing GCP QA programs and conducting audits.
• Knowledge of CRO/CSP qualification and regulatory inspections.
• Strong auditing, leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate systems and implement QA SOPs and global QA SOPs with stakeholders in R&D.
• Conduct BA/BE study audits including TMFs and site audits to ensure compliance.
• Perform CRO/CSP qualification and re-qualification audits.
• Verify CAPAs and effectiveness; harmonize QA processes across org.
• Provide GCP QA oversight for study documents per GDP guidelines.
• Support regulatory inspections and respond to queries with CAPA plans.
• Keep up with regulatory updates and mentor teams on QA best practices.

Skills

SOP development

GCP QA oversight

Audit management

CAPA closure

QA systems harmonization

Regulatory inspections

GDP/compliant documentation

BA/BE study audits

CRO/CSP qualification audits

IT/computer systems literacy

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in basic sciences

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

MS Office / documentation tools

Job description

Job Title

Sr.Manager – R&D Quality GCP QA

Business Unit

Global Quality & Compliance

Job Grade

Senior Manager

Location: Vadodara

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current systems and processes and create (review and/or coordinate) & implement Quality Assurance (QA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Global Quality Systems/ SOPs (GQSs/ GSOPs) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in R&D.
• Conduct the outsourced BA/BE study audits (both healthy volunteer and patient based) which include investigator site audits, Site Selection Visits (SSVs), Trial Master Files (TMFs) audits, study documents audits (Retrospective audits), In-process audits etc. in order to identify gaps and areas of improvement for compliance to agreed study documents, applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct Contract Research Organization (CRO)/ Contract Service Provider (CSP) Qualification/ Re-qualification audits.
• Verify adequacy of all created & executed CAPAs, including CAPA identified as a result of audit by corporate audit department, followed by adequacy and effectiveness check of implemented CAPAs.
• Harmonize the QA systems and processes, wherever applicable and feasible, across the organization for in-house and outsourced BA/BE Studies.
• Provide GCP QA oversight in creation/ review of study documents (e.g. study protocol, study plans, IB, ICFs, clinical study report etc.) for in-house and outsourced BA/BE studies in compliance with applicable guidelines, regulations and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Support for conduct of regulatory inspection in collaboration with other R&D stakeholders involved in in-house and outsourced clinical studies. Collaborate for creation and implementation of appropriate CAPA for the identified gaps and resolution of regulatory queries in a time bound manner.
• To be aware of updates to regulations, guidelines and principles related to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulations / guidelines related to in-house and outsourced clinical studies and advice on their use and compliance.
• Support to Regulatory query response and its review. Mentor and coach both the direct and, as appropriate, indirect reports through ongoing example-based performance feedback, annual performance reviews and the provision of training and development opportunities.

Travel Estimate

6 to 8 days in a month.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Minimum graduate / post graduate degree in basic sciences

Experience

Tenure : At least 14 years of experience in GCP environment of which at least 06 years’ experience must be in Quality Assurance (QA).

Technical Competencies

• High level of understanding of local and international GCP regulations and clinical research processes including of outsourced studies.
• Experience of implementing GCP Quality programs and conducting GCP audits
• Experience of qualification of CROs/CSPs/ Material suppliers.
• Experience of conducting internal and external audits.
• Experience in handling regulatory agency inspections at sites
• Excellent auditing skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate people with a variety of skill sets
• Good knowledge of IT/computer systems.

Behavioral Competencies / Soft Skills

• Drive results and excellence.
• Excellent customer centricity and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within organization.
• Ability to work independently

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

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).