AstraZeneca has announced a new opportunity for a Quality Assurance Advisor, Patient Safety (PS) at its Bangalore Global Business Services (GBS) hub. This role is ideal for experienced pharmacovigilance and GxP Quality Assurance professionals looking to contribute to global patient safety, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness within a leading multinational pharmaceutical organization.
Based at Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, this position follows a hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) and plays a critical role in strengthening AstraZeneca’s global Patient Safety Quality Management System (QMS).
Job Overview
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Advisor, Patient Safety (PS)
- Company: AstraZeneca
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka (Manyata Tech Park)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
- Experience Required: 3–7 years
- Career Level: Individual Contributor (C Level)
- Application Deadline: 30 December 2025
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance Advisor – Patient Safety, you will provide independent quality oversight across global pharmacovigilance operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with global stakeholders to ensure end-to-end quality management for patient safety processes
- Maintaining and enhancing the Patient Safety QMS, including SOPs, Work Instructions, training curricula, and quality metrics
- Leading the SOP lifecycle management (authoring, review, approval, version control, periodic review, and archival)
- Managing change control, risk assessments, and impact analyses within Patient Safety systems
- Monitoring quality KPIs and metrics, performing trend analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Conducting risk-based internal assessments, quality checks, and inspection readiness activities
- Supporting regulatory inspections and audits, acting as an SME for QMS-related processes
- Leading deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation and effectiveness checks
- Supporting data governance initiatives to ensure data integrity and compliance
- Staying current with global and regional pharmacovigilance regulations and implementing required system updates
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent
- 3–7 years of experience in GxP Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries
- Strong hands-on experience with Veeva Vault QMS
- In-depth knowledge of GVP, ICH guidelines, and global safety regulations
- Proven expertise in deviation management, CAPA, audits, inspections, and data integrity
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills
- Practical experience in Pharmacovigilance operations and adverse event reporting
- Working knowledge of Argus Safety Database or similar PV systems
- Understanding of clinical research and PV process interfaces
- Experience working in matrixed global environments
Salary & Benefits
- Estimated Salary Range: ₹12,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 per annum (INR)
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Transport facility as per company policy
- Exposure to global pharmacovigilance and regulatory systems
- Career growth within AstraZeneca’s Global Business Services organization
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Why Join AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is driven by its ambition to deliver 20 new medicines to 200 million patients by 2030. Joining the Patient Safety Quality Assurance team means contributing directly to global patient welfare, regulatory excellence, and innovation in quality systems and automation.
How to Apply
