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Quality Systems Lead

Quality Systems Lead

Ocugen India Pvt LtdHyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
3 days ago
Job description

Establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to support its clinical-stage biopharmaceutical development programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.G., FDA, EMA, ICH) and GxP standards (GMP, GDP, GCP, GLP).

Cross-functional collaboration to embed a proactive quality culture, align GxP activities with corporate quality objectives, and drive operational excellence as the organization advances toward late-stage and commercial readiness.

Duties and responsibilities :

QMS Development & Implementation

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a phase-appropriate Quality Management System aligned with FDA, EMA, and ICH requirements.
  • Establish, review, and update Quality System documentation (SOPs, policies, templates) to support GxP operations (GMP, GDP, GCP, GLP).
  • Serve as system owner for the electronic QMS (e.G., Veeva,) and ensure effective document control.
  • Drive QMS maturity and scalability as programs advance from early clinical to IND, IMPD, and BLA stages.
  • Monitor QMS performance through defined KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Compliance, Audits & Quality Oversight

  • Ensure organizational compliance with internal quality standards and global regulatory expectations.
  • Lead internal audit programs and coordinate external audits and inspections (regulatory, customer, or vendor).
  • Manage audit findings and CAPAs to ensure timely closure and sustained compliance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Clinical, Manufacturing, Regulatory) to ensure consistent application of quality principles.
  • Support vendor qualification and ongoing oversight of CMOs, CROs, and testing laboratories.
  • Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control

  • Oversee deviation, investigation, and CAPA systems to ensure effective root cause analysis and preventive action.
  • Manage change control processes for systems, procedures, and documentation, including risk and impact assessments per ICH Q9.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and proactive issue prevention across functions.
  • Document & Training Management

  • Administer document management and training systems to maintain inspection readiness.
  • Ensure training programs align with current procedures, regulatory requirements, and company quality objectives.
  • Track and report compliance metrics, including training completion and document revision cycles.
  • Inspection Readiness and Continuous Improvement

  • Support preparation for regulatory inspections and sponsor audits, ensuring organizational readiness
  • Conduct periodic management reviews of QMS performance, providing metrics and compliance trend analyses to senior leadership
  • Champion continuous improvement and quality culture initiatives to enhance operational excellence
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Master’s or doctorate degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related discipline
  • 8 to 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems within the biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry
  • Proven track record in developing, implementing, and managing QMS within GMP-regulated environments
  • Familiarity with GxP compliance requirements across clinical development and manufacturing
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA) and interacting with CMOs, CROs, and regulatory authorities
  • Hands-on experience with electronic QMS platforms (e.G., Veeva,) is mandatory
  • Prior experience managing an electronic QMS platform desirable
  • Prior work experience in clinical-stage or early commercial-stage biotech preferred
  • Strong command of phase-appropriate GxP and ICH Q-series guidelines
  • Skilled in eQMS administration, quality documentation, and compliance monitoring
  • Proficient in Veeva Vault and Regulatory Information Management Systems (RIMS) to streamline document management and regulatory compliance processes
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams across R&D, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Regulatory functions
  • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple Priorities
  • Deep understanding of bio-therapeutics manufacturing, gene / cell therapy operations
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Experience in managing global quality audits, CAPA, and risk assessments.
  • This position operates in an office setting, in person.

    Job may additionally require incumbent to be available outside of these hours to handle priority business needs.

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