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Manager – R&D Quality Gcp Qa

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
6-10 years
preferred by company
Vadodara, India
1 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management

Job Title: Manager – R&D Quality GCP QA

Company: Sun Pharma
Location: Vadodara, India
Business Unit: Sun R&D Quality
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Clinical Quality Assurance / GCP Quality / R&D Quality / Clinical Compliance

Job Overview

Sun Pharma is hiring a Manager – R&D Quality GCP QA to lead Good Clinical Practice (GCP) quality assurance, BA/BE audit oversight, CRO qualification, CAPA governance, inspection readiness, and clinical quality systems implementation across in-house and outsourced R&D clinical studies.

This role is ideal for senior clinical quality professionals with expertise in GCP audits, bioavailability/bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies, CRO/vendor qualification, regulatory inspections, CAPA management, and clinical quality systems.

The position plays a strategic role in strengthening compliance, audit readiness, and quality governance across Sun Pharma’s clinical research ecosystem.


Key Responsibilities

GCP Quality Systems & SOP Management

Lead development and implementation of quality systems across R&D.

Responsibilities include:

  • Review and evaluation of current QA systems
  • SOP development and revision
  • Global Quality Systems SOP implementation
  • Quality process standardization
  • Cross-functional compliance collaboration

Ensure robust and scalable clinical quality frameworks.


GCP Audit Management

Plan and conduct comprehensive GCP audits.

Audit coverage includes:

  • BA/BE study audits
  • Investigator site audits
  • Site Selection Visits (SSVs)
  • Trial Master File (TMF) audits
  • Study document audits
  • Retrospective audits
  • In-process audits

Objectives:

  • Identify compliance gaps
  • Improve study quality
  • Ensure regulatory readiness
  • Strengthen documentation integrity

BA/BE Study Quality Oversight

Provide QA leadership for:

  • Healthy volunteer BA/BE studies
  • Patient-based BA/BE studies
  • In-house clinical studies
  • Outsourced clinical studies

Ensure studies comply with:

  • GCP requirements
  • Protocol expectations
  • Regulatory guidelines
  • Documentation standards

CRO / CSP Qualification Audits

Lead qualification and re-qualification of:

  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Contract Service Providers (CSPs)
  • Material suppliers (where applicable)

Responsibilities:

  • Vendor capability assessment
  • Quality compliance verification
  • Risk identification
  • Requalification oversight
  • Ongoing vendor governance

CAPA Governance & Effectiveness Review

Manage end-to-end CAPA quality oversight.

Responsibilities:

  • Review audit findings
  • Verify adequacy of CAPAs
  • Assess implementation effectiveness
  • Conduct follow-up reviews
  • Ensure sustainable remediation

Includes CAPAs arising from:

  • Internal audits
  • Corporate audits
  • Regulatory observations
  • Quality findings

QA Harmonization & Process Excellence

Drive consistency across quality systems.

Responsibilities:

  • QA framework harmonization
  • Standardized process development
  • Alignment across internal and outsourced studies
  • Best practice implementation
  • Process improvement initiatives

Improve operational consistency and compliance maturity.


Clinical Document Quality Review

Provide GCP QA oversight for creation/review of:

  • Study protocols
  • Study plans
  • Investigator Brochures (IB)
  • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Other clinical documentation

Ensure compliance with:

  • GCP
  • Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
  • Applicable regulations
  • Internal standards

Regulatory Inspection Support

Support inspection readiness and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspection preparation
  • Audit support
  • Cross-functional inspection collaboration
  • Observation response support
  • Remediation planning

Partner with R&D stakeholders for timely regulatory compliance.


Regulatory Query Management

Support:

  • Regulatory query review
  • Response development
  • Documentation quality review
  • Compliance clarification

Ensure timely and scientifically appropriate responses.


GCP Regulatory Intelligence

Maintain awareness of evolving:

  • Local GCP regulations
  • International GCP guidelines
  • Clinical research compliance frameworks
  • Outsourced study governance expectations

Provide expert guidance on regulatory interpretation and implementation.


Team Leadership & Mentoring

Mentor and develop direct/indirect team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Coaching
  • Performance feedback
  • Capability development
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Annual performance review support
  • Training guidance

Build a strong clinical quality culture.


Required Qualifications

Education

Minimum:

  • Graduate degree in Basic Sciences

Preferred:

  • Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences / Clinical Sciences / related field

Experience Required

10+ years of GCP environment experience