Team Member - Quality Assurance (Validation)

Job Summary

We are seeking an individual to verify compliance for activities in the respective counter function regularly. This role involves reviewing real-time investigations, ensuring smooth batch manufacturing and testing activities, and evaluating practices against defined standards, to ensure consistent product quality and operational compliance within the regulatory framework and global standards.

" Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for executing or assigning in-process activities during shifts, conducting line clearances, material verification, overseeing start-up of machines, and coordinating sampling activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• You will be responsible for executing or assigning the execution of batch records and log books, filling in various applicable formats, including line clearance and sampling formats, along with batch records review sheets.
• Your tasks also involve reviewing the records maintained by the Production team, creating additional records as needed, conducting all documentation with respect to Quality Assurance (QA) activities, ensuring that documentation is happening online, and follow the incident reporting system in the case of deviations.
• You will be responsible for issuance, availability, and adherence of approved procedures to the manufacturing team.
• You will be tasked with checking the adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) elements, such as change control, incident management, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) management on the shop floor.
• Your responsibilities also include verifying whether the manufacturing facility meets basic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements at all times, including facility upkeep, environmental conditions, segregation of materials, and status labeling. In case of deviations, you will follow the incident management process.
• You will provide essential support to the supervisor in conducting investigations related to complaints, batch failures, Out-of-Specification/Out-of-Trend (OOS/OOT) results, incidents, etc. by collating data and conducting interviews.
• You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate and drive the investigation process, conduct a thorough root cause analysis, document CAPA, verify implementation within the agreed timeline, and monitor its effectiveness over time.
• You will be responsible for supporting or assigning personnel to assist in internal and external audit activities, following the instructions of superiors, providing necessary information, documents, and clarifications to supervisors during actual audits, and maintaining appropriate records.
• You will follow up with respective user departments to share audit responses and diligently track and maintain the closure of action items arising from audits as needed.

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Educational Qualification

A B.Pharm. or Post-Graduation (Life Sciences)

Minimum Work Experience

4 years of industrial experience with specific operational experience in Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Engineering & Development

Skills & Attributes Technical Skills:

• A solid understanding of Quality Systems and the ability to comprehend and navigate counter functions within the organization.
• In-depth knowledge and comprehension of the Bio Pharma and Pharma markets, including product knowledge, market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Understanding and familiarity with global cGMP (Current GMP) regulatory requirements, including those set by FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), EU (European Union), and Indian regulatory authorities.
• Awareness of broader market dynamics, industry trends, and factors influencing the pharmaceutical market.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the specific products associated with the pharmaceutical organization, including their characteristics, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements.
• Ability to understand and implement organizational policies and ensuring compliance.

Behavioural Skills:

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong communicating and influencing skills.
• Displays analytical and logical thinking abilities.
• Is self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Adaptability to the work environment, along with being a team player.
• Ability to go beyond boundaries, showcasing a proactive and innovative approach.

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About the Department

Biologics

Currently operates in the Global Biosimilars business - a segment that is poised for attractive and sustained growth over the next 10–15-year time horizon...

" Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards...

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions...

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

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