Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager CQA (Design & Delivery) to support product technology, recent product implementation, technology transfer, validation and commercial roll-out across in-house and third-party manufacturing units.

The role requires strong exposure to NPD implementation, validation, scale-up, manufacturing troubleshooting and cross-functional project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate project activities and pre-commercial readiness, including FDA, BOM, PTD, hardware and unit readiness.
- Support implementation and technology transfer of NPD, DTV, extension and CQA line-extension projects across own and third-party manufacturing units.
- Provide product technology training to manufacturing units and participate in validation batches, MPT, DTV, line and transit trials.
- Conduct hardware gap and product/packaging risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
- Prepare validation documents, conduct validation activities, compile reports and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.
- Support batch failure troubleshooting, incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Review CCFs and support deviation/exception assessment and escalation as per defined procedures.
- Coordinate new product roll-outs across subsequent in-house and third-party manufacturing sites.
- Support development and implementation of defect classification standards for NPDs.




- Track project milestones, deliverables and compliance requirements and follow up for timely closure.
- Maintain project, validation and technical documentation as per defined standards.
- Leverage digital tools, data analytics and AI-based solutions for project tracking, troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Key Skills & Competencies

- Product Technology
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing
- NPD Implementation
- Technology Transfer
- Validation & Scale-up
- Manufacturing Troubleshooting
- Project Coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Technical Documentation
- Data Analysis
- Digital Tools & AI Applications
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Quality & Compliance

The JD specifically emphasizes product technology and manufacturing knowledge in cosmetics and personal care, along with troubleshooting, analytical, project coordination, documentation, data analysis and digital/AI skills.

Educational Qualification

- Masters in Chemistry / M.Pharm
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Cosmetic Technology

Preferred candidate profile

- 68 years of experience in Product Development, Technology Transfer or Manufacturing within the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics or FMCG industry.
- Experience in NPD implementation, validation, scale-up or manufacturing troubleshooting is preferred

📌 Assistant Manager - CQA Design & Delivery (Kolkata)
🏢 Emami
📍 Kolkata