Assoc Dir Quality Control

Lead and oversee Quality Control laboratory operations at the Goa site in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), applicable GxP expectations and safety policies.

Manage selection, upgrading, procurement, installation and qualification of laboratory instruments and equipment.

Prepare and monitor laboratory Capex and revenue budgets and execute cost-improvement plans for laboratory expenses.

Identify departmental resource and facility requirements to ensure effective, efficient and timely analysis of samples.

Oversee implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory activities and ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.

Upgrade laboratory systems in accordance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment according to approved schedules and SOPs.

Coordinate vendor support for Annual Maintenance Contracts and instrument/equipment breakdowns.

Ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of laboratory standards according to written procedures and arrange laboratory standards based on forecasts and priorities.

Monitor activities related to the upkeep and maintenance of narcotics and controlled substances.

Ensure identification, tracking and coordination of all stability batches packed at the Goa site and other approved packing sites.

Manage activities associated with stability programmes.

Plan, supervise and review Commercial Stability Study Samples, Hold Time Study Samples, Temperature Excursion activities and Thermal Cycling studies.

Review QC specifications, test methods, analytical worksheets, analytical method transfer/verification/validation protocols and reports, and Quality Control SOPs.

Review and approve departmental and site-level documents.

Ensure timely submission and monitoring of QC laboratory Capex budgets.

Initiate Capital Expenditure Requests according to agreed quarterly plans, cash-flow requirements and procurement priorities.

Ensure completion of unbudgeted Capital Expenditure Requests when required.

Manage Capex assets and inventory in coordination with the Finance department.

Participate in self-inspection programmes conducted by Quality Assurance.

Maintain Quality Control laboratory audit readiness.

Prepare the QC laboratory to face regulatory and customer inspections and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Actively participate in regulatory audits, customer audits and related compliance activities.

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures governing Data Integrity.

Ensure secure handling of GxP data and implement measures that protect data integrity.

Challenge existing systems and practices to verify that data integrity is consistently maintained.

Prepare and execute laboratory cost-improvement plans in coordination with the Operational Excellence team.

Implement 5S standards for laboratory consumables, chemicals and instrument spares to improve traceability and reduce searching time.

Drive process simplification and efficiency enhancement.

Identify and execute laboratory efficiency-enhancement projects.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Pharmacy.

15-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry handling Quality Control operations.

People-first workplace culture focused on inclusion, respect and belonging.

Comprehensive medical insurance and OPD coverage.

Annual health checkups.

Term life and accident insurance.

Confidential emotional wellbeing support through the Optum Employee Assistance Program.

Healthy meals at work and holistic wellbeing initiatives.

Volunteering programmes supporting community engagement.

Opportunities to build future-ready skills and collaborate with global teams.

Internal career opportunities and development programmes, including the AI-enabled Teva Twist programme, R&D Academy, continuing education and mentorship.

Workplace initiatives recognising milestones, festivals, achievements and community impact.