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Manager Qa – Epd Quality Systems

Abbott
Abbott
5-8 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Manager QA – EPD Quality Systems
Location: Mumbai, India
Organization: Abbott
Department: Quality
Division: Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 31139041

Job Overview
The Manager QA – EPD Quality Systems is responsible for managing quality system initiatives to ensure the consistent supply of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulatory and business requirements. The role focuses on supplier and third-party manufacturer quality management, quality system governance, and process improvement initiatives within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division.

This position plays a strategic role in quality system implementation, supplier quality oversight, regulatory compliance, and global quality program coordination, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems Management and Governance
Manage quality system initiatives within the EPD Quality System framework to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Act as a subject matter expert for assigned quality systems and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.
Lead assigned quality processes as a process owner, ensuring adherence to governance standards and quality system frameworks.
Maintain awareness of current and evolving regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical products and support business unit transitions as required.

Supplier and Third-Party Quality Management
Manage the Quality Questionnaire program for suppliers and third-party manufacturers, including planning, scheduling, and execution.
Review completed quality questionnaires to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards.
Collaborate with supplier and third-party manufacturer quality assurance teams to evaluate responses and ensure timely completion.
Support supplier quality oversight and ensure alignment with organizational quality expectations.

Documentation and Data Management
Develop and maintain documentation, tracking systems, and data management processes to support quality system operations.
Ensure accurate record-keeping and efficient document control processes for quality-related activities.

Global Quality Initiatives and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead global quality initiatives and coordinate implementation activities across business units.
Participate in cross-functional quality assurance teams to support continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and support strategic quality improvement plans.
Identify quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support quality improvement programs, risk management activities, and process optimization initiatives.

Role Scope and Reporting Structure
Reports to the Senior Manager QA – EPD Quality Systems and Strategy.
No direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.

Experience Requirements
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, with strong exposure to quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Experience in supplier quality management, quality system implementation, and process improvement initiatives is required.

Required Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of quality system regulations and pharmaceutical compliance standards.
Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in quality data analysis, metrics trending, and performance monitoring.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong project management, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience in identifying quality issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in business English.