QMS Manager

Abbott; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Karachi (Landhi Plant) seeks a QMS Manager to implement, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. The role oversees document control, training systems, risk management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The candidate will lead the QMS team, drive quality documentation, and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure site and product quality. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires science degree and 6–8 years of QA/QMS experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality management principles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with SOPs and document control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the site's Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality policies, GMP requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee the preparation, review, revision, and control of SOPs and quality documents.
• Manage training programs and ensure timely completion of employee training requirements.
• Maintain quality system documents, including the Site Master File and Quality Manual.
• Support departments in documentation, compliance, and quality-related activities.
• Implement and monitor Quality Risk Management processes.
• Coordinate quality system improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure regulatory and technical documentation is prepared and maintained as required.
• Lead and develop the QMS team through coaching, training, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Analytical skills

Education

Science Graduate/Master; preferably Chemist/Pharm D

Tools

MS Office

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position: QMS Manager

Reporting to: Director Quality Assurance

Division: Established Pharmaceutical Division - Operation

Location: Karachi - Landhi Plant

Job Summary:

The QMS Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with company policies, GMP requirements, regulatory standards, and quality procedures. The role also oversees document management, training systems, risk management activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the site's Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality policies, GMP requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Oversee the preparation, review, revision, and control of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality documents
• Manage training programs and ensure timely completion of employee training requirements
• Maintain quality system documents, including the Site Master File and Quality Manual
• Support departments in documentation, compliance, and quality-related activities
• Implement and monitor Quality Risk Management processes
• Coordinate quality system improvements and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure regulatory and technical documentation is prepared and maintained as required
• Lead and develop the QMS team through coaching, training, and performance management

Education/Knowledge & Experience:

• Science Graduate/Master; preferably Chemist/Pharm D
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality management principles
• Strong Leadership and team management Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Training and coaching capability
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management documentation systems

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, Landhi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

Requirements: