Role Development Quality Assurance Department Discovery and Development QA Job Location Bengaluru India About Syngene Syngene International Ltd BSE 539268 NSE SYNGENE ISIN INE398R01022 is an integrated research development and manufacturing solutions company serving the global pharmaceutical biotechnology nutrition animal health consumer goods and specialty chemical sectors Syngene s 4500 scientists offer both the skills and capacity to deliver great science robust data management and IP security and quality manufacturing at speed to improve time-to-market and lower the cost of innovation With a combination of 1 9 Mn sq ft of specialist discovery development and manufacturing facilities as well as dedicated research facilities for Amgen Baxter Bristol-Myers Squibb and Herbalife Syngene works with biotech companies pursuing leading edge science as well as multinationals including GSK and Merck KGaA Key Result Areas We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quality Assurance lead to manage research and development quality assurance division at Syngene This role will involve implementing Syngene Quality Assurance principles for Biologics development and ensuring compliance to quality systems throughout the life cycle of R D projects Mandatory expectation Responsible and accountable towards safety and compliance in all the work activities in the own responsibility area s Monitor and confirm that the established Environment Occupational Health Safety and Sustainability EHSS practices for safe work environment are followed by self and direct reports Monitor and confirm that self and direct reports adhere to the highest standards of quality integrity and compliance for every work activity Complete the assigned training in a timely manner and comply with the training procedure and training calendar and monitor and confirm the same for the direct reports Attend all assigned mandatory training related to data integrity health and safety measures and monitor and confirm the same for the direct reports Participate and support the training on procedures protocols and On-the-Job activities Comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices cGMP and Good Documentation Practices GDP Report nonconformities and deviations to the respective supervisor s and or line manager s Participate and support on-time initiation and closure of deviations investigations CAPA and change controls Educational Qualification Masters or Doctorate degree in Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology Engineering or any stream of science Profile Description This role will be responsible for crafting the allocation methodologies and process flows for Development services This individual will collaborate actively with Operation units of development services for one of our clients to improve alignment and achievement of customer satisfaction and value realization Core Purpose of the Role Responsible for Quality Systems of Development Services and relevant QA activities Role Accountabilities Lead Quality Management System activities pertaining to one of the biotech clients at Syngene Liaise with the client s Global Quality to align on quality principles and process flow for discovery and development projects Execute quality risk assessment across different development stages of Biologics Discovery and Development and implement phase appropriate QMS principles Ensure that OOS Deviations Customer Complaints are investigated reviewed and CAPA implemented in accordance with QMS requirements Ensure change controls are assessed Coordinating with Cross functional team other GxP functions for the implementation of Quality Management System QMS Training of employees on QMS procedures Prepare Review of documentation such as Quality Manual Site Master Files SOPs and Quality Agreements Planning and follow-up of QMS activities for closure within the target timeline for Biologics Operation Units Preparation of QMS Metrics Preparation and review of risk assessment for Quality activities Preparation and review of trends as per schedule for all QMS elements as applicable Liaise with and support the Internal Audit and Continuous Improvement team for the timely closure of the CAPA Facilitate continuous improvement via QMS to improve the health of the Quality Systems Participate and coordinate the client and regulatory audits for Biologics Discovery and Development Labs Development of team skills within Biologic-QA team motivating coaching and mentoring direct reports to higher levels of management capabilities Review of SOPs within QA periodic review of the SOPs implemented across the functions Ensure quality compliance against regulatory requirements and revise SOPs as necessary to comply with these regulations Accountable for reviewing and approving protocols SOPs IOPs and documents related development method qualification Specifications Tech-Transfer etc Responsible for approval and timely availability of Technology Transfer from Development services to Manufacturing services Analytical Method and Process Development Transfer documents Develop role-based training modules and ensure training of staff on quality procedures processes policies and issue training binders Implement phase appropriate quality procedures and DI related training across operating units Review and approval of Quality Assurance procedures in EDMS and TrackWise Implementation of role-based curricula in Discovery and Development Services and ensure compliance Approve annual training planner instrument audit trail and eLN audit trail schedules Contributing to development procedures practices and systems that ensure safe operations and compliance with the company s integrity and quality standards Coordination with cross-functional teams to complete the assigned work on time such as data review report approval etc Execute root cause investigation by performing why-why analysis and propose mitigation strategies and implement CAPAs Responsible for facing audits by clients and regulatory bodies Lead regular meetings with team members to communicate operational information and objectives Evaluate team performance periodically and identify areas in need of improvement to implement development strategies Syngene Values All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values Excellence Integrity Professionalism Experience 10 years of experience in driving quality assurance in pharmaceutical biopharmaceutical industry Skills and Capabilities Proven track record in implementing QMS in biologics development and QC labs Strong understanding of biologics development process flow including early-stage process development scale-up and technology transfer Good knowledge of international quality guidelines applied for biologics drug development including ICHQ USP etc Knowledge of electronic notebooks and should be well versed in TrackWise QMS Software for raising Deviation Change Control and CAPA Excellent interpersonal communications with track record of working in dynamic environment Equal Chance Employer It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity EEO to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law In addition Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

📌 Manager Development Quality Assurance (brds) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Syngene International
📍 Bengaluru