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Manager - R&D Quality Gcp Qa

Sun Pharma
10+ years
INR 42-58 LPA
Vadodara, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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

Role Overview

The role is responsible for leading GCP Quality Assurance activities for in-house and outsourced BA/BE (Bioavailability/Bioequivalence) studies. The position ensures compliance with global and local GCP regulations, oversees quality systems, conducts audits, manages regulatory inspections, and drives continuous quality improvement initiatives across clinical research operations.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight

  • Develop, review, and implement:

    • Quality Assurance SOPs

    • Global Quality Systems (GQS)

    • Global SOPs (GSOPs)

  • Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen quality systems.

  • Harmonize QA processes across in-house and outsourced studies.


Clinical Quality Audits

Conduct and lead:

BA/BE Study Audits

  • Healthy Volunteer Studies

  • Patient-Based Studies

Audit Types

  • Investigator Site Audits

  • Site Selection Visit (SSV) Audits

  • Trial Master File (TMF) Audits

  • Study Documentation Audits

  • Retrospective Audits

  • In-Process Audits

Objectives

  • Identify compliance gaps

  • Evaluate adherence to:

    • Study Protocols

    • SOPs

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions


Vendor & CRO Qualification

  • Conduct:

    • CRO Qualification Audits

    • CRO Re-Qualification Audits

    • Contract Service Provider (CSP) Audits

    • Supplier Qualification Audits

  • Evaluate vendor quality systems and compliance capabilities.

  • Ensure vendor compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards.


CAPA Management

  • Review and verify:

    • Corrective Actions (CA)

    • Preventive Actions (PA)

  • Assess adequacy and effectiveness of CAPA implementation.

  • Monitor closure of audit observations and regulatory findings.


GCP Compliance & Quality Oversight

Provide QA review and oversight for:

  • Clinical Study Protocols

  • Investigator Brochures (IB)

  • Informed Consent Forms (ICF)

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Study Plans

  • Trial Documentation

Ensure compliance with:

  • ICH-GCP

  • Local Regulations

  • International Regulations

  • Good Documentation Practices (GDP)


Regulatory Inspection Support

  • Support regulatory inspections and audits.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders during inspections.

  • Address regulatory observations and findings.

  • Facilitate timely responses to regulatory queries.

  • Drive implementation of inspection-related CAPAs.


Regulatory Intelligence

  • Stay updated on:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • CDSCO Regulations

    • Global Clinical Research Regulations

    • Emerging Regulatory Expectations

  • Provide guidance to study teams on regulatory compliance.


People Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and coach QA team members.

  • Conduct performance reviews.

  • Support employee development plans.

  • Build a strong quality-focused culture.

  • Lead and motivate teams across functions.


Technical Competencies

Clinical Quality & Compliance

  • ICH-GCP Guidelines

  • Clinical Trial Quality Systems

  • BA/BE Studies

  • Regulatory Inspection Management

  • CAPA Management

  • Vendor Qualification

  • Clinical Research Compliance

Audit Expertise

  • Internal Audits

  • External Audits

  • Investigator Site Audits

  • CRO Audits

  • Supplier Audits

  • TMF Audits

Regulatory Knowledge

  • CDSCO Regulations

  • Global GCP Requirements

  • Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

  • Clinical Research Regulatory Framework

Technology Skills

  • Clinical Quality Systems

  • Document Management Systems

  • Microsoft Office & IT Systems

  • Quality Tracking Tools


Behavioral Competencies

Leadership Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Coaching & Mentoring

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Personal Attributes

  • Integrity & Ethics

  • Customer Focus

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Problem Solving

  • Attention to Detail

  • Results Orientation

  • Independent Decision Making

Communication Skills

  • Strong Verbal Communication

  • Written Communication

  • Audit Reporting

  • Regulatory Interactions


Travel Requirement

  • Approximately 6–8 days per month

  • Travel for:

    • Site Audits

    • CRO Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Vendor Assessments


Equivalent Market Titles

  • Senior Manager – GCP Quality Assurance

  • Clinical Quality Assurance Manager

  • Lead GCP Auditor

  • Clinical Compliance Manager

  • Quality Systems Manager (Clinical Research)

  • Associate Director – Clinical Quality Assurance

  • GCP Compliance Lead


Experience Required

  • 10+ years of experience in a GCP (Good Clinical Practice) environment

  • Minimum 6+ years of dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) experience

  • Experience in:

    • Clinical Research Quality Assurance

    • GCP Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • CRO Qualification & Oversight

    • CAPA Management

    • Clinical Trial Compliance


Educational Qualification

  • Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Basic Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Disciplines