Job Description: Head of Quality Assurance Operations

Company: Jeevatva Biosciences Private Limited

Location: IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Position Type: Full-Time Posted: July 1, 2026

Company Overview

Jeevatva Biosciences is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs) to address significant unmet medical needs in India. Our lead candidate, JB001, is a rationally designed, multi-strain consortium of commensal microbes aimed at treating human diseases by restoring microbial balance. We are a science-driven team committed to translating cutting-edge microbiome research into safe and effective therapies. As we scale up our operations, we are establishing a state-of-the-art, Schedule M-compliant manufacturing facility to support our clinical pipeline.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Quality Assurance (QA) Operations to establish, scale, and oversee our entire quality management landscape in a dynamic startup environment.



This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring strict GxP compliance across all stages of development—from preclinical research to clinical manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will act as the ultimate guardian of data integrity and traceability. You will supervise a team of scientists and technicians, manage external compliance with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for toxicology studies, and serve as the core quality stakeholder collaborating with engineering partners to build, commission, and validate our recent Schedule M-compliant Live Biotherapeutic manufacturing plant. The candidate must possess comprehensive overall knowledge of facilities, with specific expertise in closed fermentation, single-use systems, cleanroom engineering, regulatory audits, IBSC compliance, and corporate certifications like DSIR.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Setup, Cleanrooms & Engineering Validation:
- Schedule M & Cleanroom Alignment: P

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