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LocationPakistan - Karachi
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8–10 yrs
DepartmentOperations Quality
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live9h ago
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M.Sc. Chemistry / Pharm-D
8-10 years’ experience in the same capacity
Knowledge of requirement for QC/QA and all other activities taking place in QC/QA including knowledge of Annual product quality review
Monitor FG release on time
Monitor zero stockouts caused by QC delays (monthly)
Manage and monitor to qualify new instruments
Prevent team failures through structured leadership
Define roles, workloads, and cross-coverage; maintain a skills matrix
Conduct routine tier meetings (Tier-1 daily, Tier-2 weekly, Tier-3 monthly)
Coach on data integrity, OOS/OOT, safety, and problem solving
Zero compromise on compliance and data integrity
Enforce ALCOA+ principles across paper and electronic records
Review and approve SOPs, STMs, specifications, and logbooks; ensure version control
Ensure validated computerized systems and controlled access
Conduct internal audits; close CAPAs on time
Audit/inspection observations: zero critical, minimal major; 100% CAPA closure on time
100% adherence to document control and data integrity requirements
Cascade departmental goals to individual SMART goals
Monitor KPIs via dashboards; take corrective actions monthly
Structured performance management and development
Conduct goal setting at start of year; mid-year and year-end reviews
Identify training needs and succession plans for critical roles
Embed safety and environmental stewardship in Finished good section
Track and deliver EHS goals for QAD; participate in EHS audits and inspections
Conduct chemical risk assessments, waste segregation, and proper disposal
Report NMPI (Near Miss/Proactive Indicator) and close actions
Zero lost-time incidents; 100% EHS training completion; near-miss reporting rate trending upward (positive culture)
Rapid resolution of analytical issues to protect supply and compliance
Lead troubleshooting using scientific methods; document hypotheses, trials, and conclusions
Engage OEMs for complex instrument issues; maintain service contracts and spares
Facilitate method robustness improvements (system suitability, ruggedness)
Ensure integrity of all reported data and decisions
Oversee vendor qualification testing and periodic supplier re-evaluation
Govern OOS/LIR investigations per SOP; ensure root-cause depth and effective CAPAs
Support Process Validation analytics (PPQ sampling plans, acceptance criteria)
Oversee CSV/GxP systems validation with QA/IT; manage change controls
Represent QC in cross-functional forums (Quality Council, Change Review Board)
Approve urgent documents within delegated authority; manage crises and recalls with QA
No disruption during delegation; timely decisions and communications recorded
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To lead, manage and monitor the Finished good section. To oversee the EHS and Quality Compliance of the lab.
Major Responsibilities:
•
Monitor FG release on time.
•
Monitor zero stockouts caused by QC delays (monthly).
•
Manage and monitor to qualify new instruments.
•
Prevent team failures through structured leadership.
•
Define roles, workloads, and cross-coverage; maintain a skills matrix.
•
Conduct routine tier meetings (Tier-1 daily, Tier-2 weekly, Tier-3 monthly).
•
Coach on data integrity, OOS/OOT, safety, and problem solving.
•
Zero compromise on compliance and data integrity.
•
Enforce ALCOA+ principles across paper and electronic records.
•
Review and approve SOPs, STMs, specifications, and logbooks; ensure version control.
•
Ensure validated computerized systems and controlled access.
•
Conduct internal audits; close CAPAs on time.
•
Audit/inspection observations: zero critical, minimal major; 100% CAPA closure on time.
•
100% adherence to document control and data integrity requirements.
•
Cascade departmental goals to individual SMART goals.
•
Monitor KPIs via dashboards; take corrective actions monthly.
•
Structured performance management and development.
•
Conduct goal setting at start of year; mid-year and year-end reviews.
•
Identify training needs and succession plans for critical roles.
•
Embed safety and environmental stewardship in Finished good section
•
Track and deliver EHS goals for QAD; participate in EHS audits and inspections.
•
Conduct chemical risk assessments, waste segregation, and proper disposal.
•
Report NMPI (Near Miss/Proactive Indicator) and close actions.
•
Zero lost-time incidents; 100% EHS training completion; near-miss reporting rate trending upward (positive culture).
•
Rapid resolution of analytical issues to protect supply and compliance.
•
Lead troubleshooting using scientific methods; document hypotheses, trials, and conclusions.
•
Engage OEMs for complex instrument issues; maintain service contracts and spares.
•
Facilitate method robustness improvements (system suitability, ruggedness).
•
Ensure integrity of all reported data and decisions.
•
Oversee vendor qualification testing and periodic supplier re-evaluation.
•
Govern OOS/LIR investigations per SOP; ensure root-cause depth and effective CAPAs.
•
Support Process Validation analytics (PPQ sampling plans, acceptance criteria).
•
Oversee CSV/GxP systems validation with QA/IT; manage change controls.
•
Represent QC in cross-functional forums, Quality Council, Change Review Board).
•
Approve urgent documents within delegated authority; manage crises and recalls with QA.
•
No disruption during delegation; timely decisions and communications recorded.
Education/Knowledge & Experience:
•
M.Sc. Chemistry / Pharm-D
•
8-10 years’ experience in the same capacity
•
Knowledge of requirement for QC/QA and all other activities taking place in QC/QA including knowledge of Annual product quality review.
The base pay for this position is
N/A
Legal
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
About the company
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, Landhi
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable