Executive, Quality Control

Novugen Pharma; Seremban; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking an Executive for Quality Control to oversee activities including calibration and compliance with GMP and GLP procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related fields and at least 3 years of experience in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include managing the QC Lab, maintaining workspaces, and ensuring documentation practices. This role is located in Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, and offers an opportunity to contribute to critical quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience, preferably in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet testing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager in the management and administration of the QC Laboratory.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the working area and maintenance of workspaces.
• Perform daily verification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments.

Skills

Hands-on experience with HPLC

Hands-on experience with GC

Strong knowledge of GMP

Strong knowledge of GLP

Detail-oriented

Proficient in SAP

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-VIS

SAP

Job description

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world‑class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard‑to‑source, technology‑intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA‑approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high‑quality medicines and impact lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

About the role

The Executive, Quality Control will oversee Quality control activities such as calibration, verification, and standardization, and comply with GMP, GLP procedures, and other regulatory requirements within the Chemical testing (In‑Process & Finished Products/Raw Material & Finished Goods) section.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager in the management and administration of the QC Laboratory.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the working area, verification of calibration status, maintenance of workspaces, and preventive maintenance status of the instruments.
• Responsible for the management of chemicals, HPLC, and GC columns, reference standards, and working standards as per the SOP.
• Responsible for performing the daily verification, calibration, and maintenance of instruments/equipment activities as per the schedule.
• Responsible for performing the analysis for working standard, raw materials, in‑process, finished product and stability samples as per predefined procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying the logbook in the QC Lab.
• Responsible for calibration and maintenance of the stability chamber.
• Responsible to prepare of the new SOPs and revisions of SOPs for improvement of GLP compliance and revisions.
• Responsible for ensuring good documentation practices in all QC documents and ensuring real‑time documentation completion.
• Responsible for initiating purchase requisitions through the SAP system.

About you

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Hands‑on experience with HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV‑VIS and routine calibration of lab instruments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Familiarity with pharmacopeia methods (USP/EP/BP/JP) for raw material testing.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office; LIMS experience is an advantage.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to meet testing timelines.
• Must be willing to work at Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.