1. Laboratory Operations and Quality Management System :
- Lead and responsible for QC activities such as lab purchase, inventory check.
 - Lead and participate in the New Product Introduction for raw material and packaging material.
 - Draft SPEC / STP / AWS with the information provided by Tech Transfer for raw material and packaging material
 - Draft method validation protocol and report if needed
 - Conduct MV / MT as needed
 - Release RM / PM according to the SCM plan or production plan
 - Write and / or review controlled documentation related to laboratory operations or testing such as SOP's.
 - Ensure implementation of SOP for all corresponding activities.
 - Ensure compliance with FDA / USP / EP / ICH / ChP regulations and internal controlled procedures in the QC Laboratory.
 - Lead and participate in laboratory investigations. Document laboratory investigation activities or review and approve laboratory investigation reports.
 - Initiate change control documents.
 - Escalate the quality events and trends as appropriate to QC Head.
 - Responsible for disposition of samples upon confirmation.
 - Initiate CAPEX for equipment purchases.
 - Support in budget preparation for QC Laboratory.
 - Any other activities as and when assigned by the Superior.
 
2. Instrument Management
Maintain QC instrument list, and keep updatedResponsible for instrument qualification / calibration planningContact third party vendor to perform qualification / calibrationTrack the third party service, confirm the service quality, update to QA / finance if neededWhole life cycle management for new instrument, prepare URS / DQ / IOQ / PQMake sure all the qualification / calibration are performed according to the planUpdate and track repair if needed3. Training / Documentation Compliance :
Write and / or review controlled documentation related to laboratory operations or testing such as SOP's, analytical protocols, analysis reports, forms and validation documents.Maintain data integrity in Quality Control activities and ensure appropriate traceability.Ensure real time documentation, maintain data integrity and appropriate traceability.Maintaining the training record for the whole QC teamSchedule and track the training for both new team members and current team members4. Audit Management :
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and internal controlled procedures in the Quality Control Laboratory.Ensure readiness of QC Laboratory in internal / external laboratory audits.Remain abreast of current regulatory, pharmacopeia and cGMP trends.Serve as subject matter expert on laboratory instrumentation and compliance issues.5. People Management including technical training & development / Resource Management :
Participate in key performance indicators for improving laboratory efficiency, monitoring equipment performance, and performance of laboratory personnel.Support the QC Department training program by imparting training to new staff and complying with Analyst Qualification procedure.Lead the QC team, evaluate competencies, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, counsel and provide guidance. Plan & monitor the training and development requirements, motivate staff appropriately to build a committed, motivated & competent team.Participate in personnel decisions (interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, termination, staff development, improvement plans) regarding subordinate staff.6. EHS :
Maintains a safe laboratory environment by complying with recommendations made by EHS.EDUCATION :
Degree / Diploma in science related discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology).
EXPERIENCE :
Degree with minimum 4 years of quality control experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.