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Manager Quality Assurance

Abbott
Abbott
15-20 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 – Quality Assurance
Location: Mumbai, India
Organization: Abbott
Department: Quality
Division: Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 31140950

Job Overview
The Manager – Quality Assurance is responsible for overseeing quality management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on managing quality processes, reviewing investigations and deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and ensuring compliance with global and local regulatory requirements.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, supporting regulatory adherence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance and GMP Oversight
Ensure compliance of all procedures, practices, and systems with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Schedule M requirements, WHO guidelines, organizational quality standards, and site standard operating procedures.
Monitor and maintain adherence to quality and regulatory requirements across manufacturing operations.

Quality Management Systems (QMS) Leadership
Manage and oversee site Quality Management Systems to ensure effective quality control and compliance processes.
Implement quality risk management programs and ensure continuous monitoring of quality performance.

Deviation, Investigation, and Complaint Management
Review and approve investigation reports related to exceptions and market complaints.
Review and approve change controls and planned deviations within quality systems.
Ensure timely investigation and closure of site complaints and evaluate corrective actions.

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Management
Review CAPA plans, monitor implementation timelines, and evaluate effectiveness of corrective measures.
Ensure proper documentation and compliance with CAPA procedures.

Audit and Quality Review Activities
Monitor internal audit programs and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
Participate as an auditor in internal quality audits.
Review product quality reports and evaluate product performance trends.

Documentation and Training Management
Manage document issuance, control, and archival processes.
Review and approve site standard operating procedures and specification documents.
Ensure effective implementation of site training programs related to quality and GMP.
Deliver training sessions on GMP, SOPs, and technical quality topics.

Operational Quality Control
Monitor batch record preparation and review master batch records.
Manage control sample activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Oversee supplier complaints and service provider quality management activities.
Ensure implementation of corporate quality policies and site quality initiatives within defined timelines.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Master’s degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm).

Experience Requirements
Minimum 15–20 years of experience in quality assurance, quality management systems, or pharmaceutical manufacturing within a regulated industry environment.
Extensive experience in GMP compliance, audit management, deviation handling, and quality system implementation is required.

Required Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of cGMP, Schedule M, WHO guidelines, and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
Expertise in quality management systems, deviation management, and CAPA processes.
Experience in audit management, documentation control, and risk management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
Excellent leadership, communication, and training delivery skills.
Ability to manage cross-functional quality processes and ensure regulatory compliance.