OQ Officer

GlaxoSmithKline; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Pakistan seeks an on-site Quality Assurance professional to provide quality oversight on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safe, compliant and timely supply. You will collaborate with production, engineering, laboratory and quality teams to detect and resolve issues in real time.

The role emphasizes GMP adherence, batch review, CAPA, investigations, and continuous improvement, with shift work and strong English communication. 2–3 years in pharma QA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Science discipline with relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production operations or quality assurance.
• Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process checks during manufacturing, filling and packaging to ensure procedures and specifications are followed.
• Review batch documents for manufacturing, filling and packaging and laboratory.
• Assist in review and compilation of batch documentation to support timely and compliant product release.
• Support investigations into deviations, incidents and customer complaints and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain oversight of retained samples, batch records and traceability in line with site policies.
• Coach production teams on good manufacturing practice and promote continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, validations and quality risk assessments as required.
• Ensure that products are manufactured and released in accordance with GSK QMS, Local Regulatory and EHS requirements.
• Ensure the management of facilities/equipment condition assessments for GMP/GDP processes, facilities, and equipment to confirm that activities that may have a product quality impact.

Skills

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Control (QC)

Risk Awareness

Testing Operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Science

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Purpose You will provide quality oversight on the manufacturing floor to help ensure safe, compliant and timely supply. You will work with production, engineering, laboratory and quality colleagues to detect and resolve quality issues in real time. We value clear communication, practical problem solving and a commitment to high standards. This role offers hands‑on learning, visible impact, and strong potential to grow your career while helping GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process checks during manufacturing, filling and packaging to ensure procedures and specifications are followed.
• Perform review of batch documents for manufacturing, filling and packaging and laboratory
• Assist in review and compilation of batch documentation to support timely and compliant product release.
• Support investigations into deviations, incidents and customer complaints and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain oversight of retained samples, batch records and traceability in line with site policies.
• Coach production teams on good manufacturing practice and promote continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, validations and quality risk assessments as required.
• Ensure that products are manufactured and released in accordance with GSK QMS, Local Regulatory and EHS requirements.
• Ensure the management of facilities/equipment condition assessments for GMP/GDP processes, facilities, and equipment to confirm that activities that may have a product quality impact.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Science discipline with relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production operations or quality assurance.
• Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills in English.
• This role is on-site at a manufacturing facility in Pakistan and may require shift work.
• Knowledge in investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, data integrity and batch review and release processes.
• Exposure to internal audits, validation activities or regulatory inspections.
• Training in Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methods.
• Prior experience coaching production teams or leading operational quality activities.

Skills

• Data Integrity
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Risk Awareness
• Testing Operations

Why GSK?

Unifying science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.