Quality Control Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - TJ / 1876628

Recruit AI; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit AI in Lahore, Pakistan seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead the QC department in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role ensures raw materials, in-process, and finished goods meet regulatory standards, with a focus on GMP, ISO 9001, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee SOPs, audits, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, R&D, and Procurement to resolve quality issues and monitor supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in pharmaceutical QA/QC.
• Strong experience with GMP and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience in leading QA/QC teams and driving CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Control department to ensure compliant operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure GMP and ISO 9001 compliance across all QC activities.
• Oversee calibration, validation, and maintenance of QC instruments.
• Investigate deviations and CAPA, and prepare regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate internal audits and support external regulatory audits.
• Train and develop QC staff in testing protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality and support vendor qualification.

Skills

Quality control leadership

GMP

ISO 9001

Team management

Tools

GC/HPLC

LIMS

Job description

Our client Recruit AI is looking for a Quality Control Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Lahore

Recruit AI is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the Quality Control department, ensuring that all raw materials, in-process productions, and finished goods consistently meet the highest regulatory and quality standards. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of 5 professionals to maintain compliance with GMP and ISO 9001 quality management systems and oversee laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in pharmaceutical or pharma-related manufacturing quality systems and has demonstrated success in managing quality control teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

As the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), leading internal and third-party audits, and ensuring thorough documentation and reporting. You will collaborate closely with Production, Research and Development, and Procurement departments to resolve quality issues and monitor supplier performance. Staying current with evolving pharmaceutical regulations and industry best practices is essential to recommend and implement necessary improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Control department to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to meet defined quality specifications.
• Ensure continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
• Oversee calibration, validation, and maintenance of all QC laboratory instruments and equipment to guarantee reliable testing results.
• Investigate quality deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints through thorough root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive quality documentation, batch records, and audit trails required for internal and external regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate and lead internal quality audits; support external audits conducted by regulatory bodies, customers, and certification agencies.
• Train, mentor, and develop QC staff on proper testing protocols, documentation standards, and current regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Research and Development, and Procurement teams to resolve quality issues and support vendor qualification processes.
• Monitor supplier quality to ensure raw materials meet the companys quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report regularly to senior management on quality metrics, trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and improvement plans.
• Stay up to date with evolving pharmaceutical quality regulations and industry best practices, recommending system and process improvements as needed.