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Job Description Head Quality Assurance (QA Head)
Experience: 25 - 30 Years (Senior Leadership Profile)
Location: Chennai
Industry: Pharmaceutical API Manufacturing
Role Type: Confidential Leadership Position

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Head Quality Assurance to lead the Quality Assurance function for a pharmaceutical API manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in establishing and maintaining robust quality systems, regulatory compliance, and ensuring adherence to global pharmaceutical standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the complete Quality Assurance function including Quality Systems, Compliance, Documentation, Validation, and Regulatory activities.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, USFDA, EU GMP, WHO GMP, and other global regulatory guidelines.
- Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership for QMS, deviations, CAPA, change controls, investigations, and risk management activities.




- Ensure inspection readiness and successfully manage USFDA, EU GMP, MHRA, WHO, and customer audits.
- Review and approve SOPs, protocols, validation documents, quality agreements, and regulatory submissions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality culture across the organization.
- Oversee process validation, cleaning validation, analytical validation, and qualification activities.
- Ensure effective handling of product complaints, recalls, market complaints, and regulatory commitments.
- Lead, mentor, and develop QA teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Collaborate with QC, Production, R&D;, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams for compliance and quality enhancement.

Desired Candidate Profile:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemistry / Life Sciences will be an added advantage.
- 2530 years of experience in Quality Assurance within API pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Extensive experience in

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