Head - Quality Control- L3-L4

Job Title: Head - Quality Control (QC)

Location: Surendranagar, Gujarat

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Vice President

Company Overview:

SAVA Healthcare Limited (SHL), established in 2003, is committed to making life Feel Good through its wide range of Pharmaceutical, Herbal, and Animal Healthcare products. With its registered office in Surendranagar and corporate office in Pune, SHL operates across four business verticals - International Business, Animal Healthcare, SAVA Herbals, and CRAMS (Contract Research & Manufacturing Services). SHL is focused on delivering quality and compliance in all areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Role Summary:

The Head of QC will be responsible for managing and overseeing all quality control activities at the Surendranagar site, ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards. The role includes supervision of analytical testing, documentation, method validation, and coordination with cross-functional teams for timely product release and regulatory audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QC department including chemical, instrumental, and microbiology labs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, ICH, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve specifications, test procedures, and analytical reports.
• Oversee sampling and testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process and finished products.
• Ensure timely release of materials and products with strict adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate stability studies and method validation activities.
• Handle deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, investigations, and implement CAPAs.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and support audits/inspections (e.g., WHO-GMP, EU, USFDA, etc.).
• Ensure continuous training and development of QC personnel.
• Maintain and review QC documentation, including SOPs, protocols, reports, and logbooks.
• Collaborate with QA, Production, RA, and other departments for smooth quality operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• M.Sc. / B.Pharm / M.Pharm in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 12-18 years of experience in Quality Control in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership role in QC.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, UV, IR, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with regulatory audits and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in formulations (oral solids/Nasal) is desirable.
• Exposure to international regulatory standards (e.g., USFDA, EU, TGA) is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive quality culture and implement continuous improvement initiatives.