Job Title: Dy Manager – Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs (Cosmetics & Personal
Care Industry)
Department: Quality Assurance
Experience Required: 8–10 years
Qualification: B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry, Biotechnology) or B.Pharm / M.Pharm.
Location: External Manufacturing Sites (All India)
Job Summary:
Dy Manager – Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing end-to-end quality assurance, quality control, regulatory compliance and operational quality systems across cosmetic /personal care manufacturing operations. The role ensures compliance with GMP, ISO standards, Cosmetics Rules 2020 and other applicable regulatory requirements while maintaining product quality, process efficiency and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee third-party/contract manufacturing quality assurance and operational compliance activities.
2. Ensure compliance of all manufacturing operations with Schedule T, Cosmetics Rules, 2020, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP guidelines) requirements.
3. Review, approve and implement SOPs, BMRs, BPRs, protocols, specifications and quality system documents.
4. Monitor in-process quality assurance activities and critical process parameters during production operations.
5. Handle validation and qualification activities including:
I. Process Validation
II. Cleaning Validation (CIP/SIP)
III. Equipment Qualification
IV. HVAC Validation
V. Calibration Activities
6. Manage deviations, OOS/OOT, incidents, change control, CAPA and non-conformance investigations.
7. Conduct and manage internal audits, supplier audits and third-party manufacturing audits.
8. Coordinate with Production, QC, Warehouse and Regulatory teams for smooth operational compliance at external manufacturing sites.
9. Handle market complaints, customer queries and product quality investigations.
10. Support new product development, technology transfer, trial batches, validation batches and product launches.
11. Maintain effective document control systems and ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
12. Conduct GMP and quality system training programs.
13. Ensure compliance with Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 and other statutory requirements.
14. Manage and mentor QA/QC teams and maintain quality culture across the plant.
Key Skills & Competencies:
1. Strong knowledge of Schedule T, Cosmetics Rules, 2020, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP guidelines).
2. Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAPA, deviation handling and change control Management.
3. Experience in validation, qualification, calibration and audit management.
4. Good leadership, team management, communication and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong documentation, investigation and compliance management capabilities
Preferred Experience:
1. Experience in cosmetic, personal care and Ayurvedic/ herbal product manufacturing industry.
2. Exposure to products such as creams, lotions, shampoos, face wash, lip balms, kajal, soaps and home care products.
3. Hands-on experience in QA/QC operations, IPQA, audits, validation, and regulatory compliance.
4. Experience in handling third-party manufacturing and supplier quality assurance operations.
5. Audit exposure to regulatory bodies and external agencies including ISO, WHO and government regulatory inspections.
Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
