Assistant Manager – Qualification & Validation (OSD)

Key Responsibilities Execute and review Equipment Qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) for manufacturing, packing, utilities, and laboratory equipment. Plan, execute, and review Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, Hold Time Validation, and Revalidation activities. Prepare and maintain Validation Master Plan (VMP), validation protocols, reports, and related SOPs. Ensure timely qualification of facilities, utilities (HVAC, Water System, Compressed Air), and equipment. Review validation-related deviations, change controls, CAPA, and risk assessments. Ensure compliance with cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements (USFDA, EU GMP, WHO GMP). Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits. Coordinate with Production, Engineering, QC, Warehouse, and Regulatory Affairs for validation activities. Support APQR/PQR, technology transfer, and qualification documentation for regulatory submissions. Conduct validation-related training and ensure documentation compliance. Qualification B.Pharm / M.Pharm / M.Sc. Experience 8-12 years of Qualification & Validation experience in a regulated OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Required Skills Equipment Qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) Process & Cleaning Validation Validation Master Plan (VMP) HVAC & Utility Qualification cGMP & Data Integrity Change Control, CAPA & Risk Management Regulatory Audit Handling ERP/LIMS knowledge