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Associate Manager Documentation

Syngene
Syngene
10-15 years
₹28,00,000 – ₹36,00,000 per annum
10 Aug. 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Manager – Documentation (Upstream Bioprocessing)

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Grade: 7-1 (Associate Manager)
Date: 18 Aug 2025


About Syngene International

Syngene International Ltd. (BSE: 539268, NSE: SYNGENE) is a leading integrated research, development, and manufacturing services organization, serving global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical sectors. With 4,500+ scientists and 1.9 million sq. ft. of world-class facilities, Syngene partners with leading multinationals including Amgen, BMS, GSK, Baxter, and Merck KGaA to accelerate innovation and ensure robust, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across discovery to commercial manufacturing.


Job Summary

The Associate Manager – Documentation will lead the upstream process group with a focus on monoclonal antibody (mAbs) and fusion protein production. The role requires leadership in upstream process design, documentation, technology transfer, regulatory support, and compliance, ensuring high-quality, cGMP-compliant bioprocesses.


Key Responsibilities

Role-Specific

  • Lead upstream process development for cell culture-based biologics production (mAbs, fusion proteins).

  • Oversee end-to-end activities in upstream process development, ensuring scalability and regulatory compliance.

  • Manage technology transfer for scale-up and GMP manufacturing; collaborate with CMOs for efficiency and supply assurance.

  • Design and execute risk-based process characterization studies (CPPs & CQAs).

  • Scale-up bioreactor processes from lab to pilot/commercial scale with robust, reproducible performance.

  • Prepare and execute technology transfer documentation for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with downstream, analytical, QA, and regulatory teams for seamless integration.

  • Ensure cGMP, ICH, FDA, and EMEA compliance in upstream operations.

  • Support preparation and review of regulatory documentation (IND/BLA CMC sections).

  • Mentor and develop upstream teams to build technical depth and high performance.

Documentation & Quality

  • Review protocols (study, equipment qualification, etc.) and ensure timely closure.

  • Develop upstream-related procedures, protocols, risk assessments, and BMRs.

  • Lead deviations, investigations, CAPA, and change control processes.

  • Ensure timely, accurate regulatory documentation and presentations.

Safety & Data Integrity

  • Ensure adherence to EHSS, POSH, Data Integrity, and IT security policies.

  • Follow PPE and lab/plant safety requirements; proactively report near-misses and incidents.


Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Experience

  • 10–15 years of relevant industry experience in Upstream Process Development (mAbs) and documentation.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong expertise in cell culture techniques, scale-up methodologies, and upstream bioprocessing principles.

  • Experience with automation, bioprocess data analysis, and regulatory submissions.

  • Proficiency in preparing regulatory documents and CMC sections for IND/BLA.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environments.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills (internal & external).


Salary Range

₹28,00,000 – ₹36,00,000 per annum (estimated, based on Associate Manager roles in Biopharma R&D & Manufacturing in Bangalore).


Why Join Syngene

  • Opportunity to work with global pharma & biotech leaders.

  • Exposure to end-to-end R&D, process development, and GMP manufacturing.

  • Career growth and technical leadership in biopharmaceuticals.

  • Inclusive, diverse, and safety-first work culture.