Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance oversight of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing operations. Key experience areas include batch release, product lifecycle management, QMS systems, cGXP knowledge, and risk assessment. Strong focus on process compliance, responsible approach, accountability, ownership, team-building, time and task management, and communication skills are essential.
Description
At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.Detailed Job Description Overall ResponsibilityTo ensure end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites, act as Qualified Person (QP) for batch certification and release, and lead product lifecycle management activities in compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. cGMP ComplianceTo ensure cGMP compliance in the related pharmaceutical manufacturing plants by monitoring:Good Documentation Practices.Correctness of batch documents, logbooks, labels, etc.Gowning attire.Cleanliness.Compliance with environmental conditions of all classified areas.Ensuring all equipment is used in a calibrated and qualified state.Adherence to SOPs, manufacturing and packaging instructions.All end-to-end activities in the manufacturing plants. Deviations & InvestigationsReview and approve manufacturing operations-related deviation investigations and product quality-related investigations, including:DeviationsComplaintsRecallsEnsure timely completion of investigations and assessments in Ample Logic. CAPAReview and approve CAPA for related plants in Ample Logic and ensure proper implementation. Change ControlReview and approve change controls and related assessments for products/plants in Ample Logic. Site InspectionsPerform regular site inspections.Monitor self-inspections.Monitor GMP inspection CAPA compliance. Quality Improvement & Quality CultureResponsible for implementing the Quality Improvement Plan at the respective site.Coordinate with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to establish and spread the Quality Culture. Batch DocumentationApproveBMR – Batch Manufacturing RecordBPR – Batch Packaging Record Product Lifecycle Management ResponsibilitiesLead QA Oversight Across The Entire Product Lifecycle, IncludingTechnology TransferProcess Validation (PPQ)Commercial ManufacturingContinued Process Verification (CPV)Product DiscontinuationEnsure Effective Execution And Review OfAPQR / PQR trendsOngoing stability programsLifecycle risk assessmentsContinuous improvement initiatives based on lifecycle data Technical & GMP DocumentationReview all technical department SOPs for adequacy of procedure contents, risk assessments, and other GMP documents from a quality perspective. People Development & Batch Document AuditIdentify, develop, and train successors for the role, if needed.Coach others in the area of expertise.Ensure other functions, such as Operations, have sufficient product knowledge and understanding to execute their roles.Lead batch document audits.Lead retention sample checking.Ensure timely and compliant execution as per approved procedures. Shipment ChecksSupervise final checks of shipments before dispatch, ensuring all procedures are followed, including approvals of shipments under quarantine as per Sales/Tender department requirements. TrainingDevelop and deliver training programs to enhance team capabilities and knowledge of:Batch releaseDocumentationCompliance standards Audit ReadinessEnsure all batch release documentation and processes are audit-ready for both internal and external audits. Usage DecisionMake the final Usage Decision (UD) following a thorough review of the complete batch documentation. Compliance CommunicationAct as the primary contact for compliance-related communications, addressing discrepancies and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Batch Compliance IssuesProactively address batch-related compliance issues and provide solutions to prevent recurrence. Compliance & Batch Release GoalsFocus on achieving compliance and batch release goals with strong ownership and accountability. QA Operations KPIsResponsible for QA Operations KPI adherence and timely reporting for the respective site. Batch Release PrioritiesEffectively manage multiple batch release priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Qualification & ValidationReview qualification and validation documents, including protocols and reports, such as:Facility QualificationEquipment QualificationProcess ValidationCleaning Validation Facility & Utility LayoutsReview facility and utility layouts for related plants. Line Clearance / Line ReleaseEnsure Compliance With SOP Requirements ForLine ClearanceLine Release In-Process Quality & Team TrainingImpart continuous training to the QA Operations team on Quality and cGMP systems.Ensure compliance with in-process quality check activities according to SOPs in production and packaging departments.Ensure compliance with cGMP principles.Ensure test results are properly captured in batch records. Health, Safety & EnvironmentMaintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with applicable regulations. Other ResponsibilitiesPerform any other responsibilities assigned by the Quality Assurance Senior Manager / Director.Core CompetencyHigh focus on process compliance.Responsible approach.High accountability and ownership.Excellent team-building skills.Strong time and task management.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.Highly disciplined.Motivated and organized.Ensure team adherence to EMS and HSE requirements through monitoring, training, and guidance.Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions.Drive departmental initiatives for environmental performance improvement and HSE culture.Qualification / Functional KnowledgeBachelor of Pharmacy.Minimum 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance oversight of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing operations.Batch release experience.Product Lifecycle Management experience.Good experience with QMS systems.Good knowledge and command of cGXP.Knowledge of Risk Assessment.We value people from different backgrounds. 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