QA Manager – Food & Pharma Testing Laboratories

Location: Kolkata, BarasatExperience: Typically 7–12 yearsFunction: Quality AssuranceIndustry: Third-Party Testing / Analytical LaboratoriesRead This First (Important)This role is not for:- documentation coordinators - manufacturing-only QA profiles - QA professionals without audit ownership - candidates with no exposure to analytical testing environmentsIf your QA experience is limited to batch release, shop-floor GMP, or SOP maintenance, this role will not be suitable.Role SummaryWe are hiring a QA Manager to own and defend the Quality Management System for Food and Pharmaceutical testing laboratories.This is a high-accountability, audit-facing role.You will be expected to take technical QA positions during audits, challenge weak practices, and enforce compliance.Who We Will Consider (Only These Two Profiles)Profile 1 — Third-Party Testing Lab QA (Strongly Preferred)You must have:- QA experience in Food and/or Pharma testing laboratories - Hands-on exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 (latest version) - Direct responsibility during NABL / regulatory audits - Practical experience with: - deviations, CAPA, change control - method validation oversight - data integrity investigations - audit observations and closuresProfile 2 — Strong Pharma QA (Selective Consideration)You must have:- Solid Pharma QA experience beyond manufacturing supervision - Strong working knowledge of: - GLP, GDP, Data Integrity (ALCOA+) - deviation, OOS, CAPA, risk assessment - regulatory audits (USFDA / EMA / CDSCO) - Ability to translate Pharma QA rigor into an analytical testing lab environment✔ Prior QC / analytical lab exposure is a strong advantage⛔ Manufacturing-only QA with no GLP or analytical mindset will be rejectedKey Responsibilities (Non-Negotiable)- Full ownership of QMS for Food & Pharma testing laboratories - Lead NABL / regulatory audits end-to-end - Review and approve: - deviations, CAPA, change controls - validation summaries and risk assessments - data integrity investigations - Drive audit readiness and quality discipline - Train and challenge technical teams on compliance expectations - Act as the final QA authority, not a coordinatorKnowledge & Competency ExpectationsYou must be comfortable discussing and defending:- ISO/IEC 17025 interpretation - GLP & GDP application in labs - Data integrity lapses and remediation - Risk-based QA decision-making - Audit trail review (LC-MS/MS, HPLC, CDS)

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