Are you an experienced quality assurance professional in the API pharmaceutical industry looking for a leadership role? HIKAL Limited, a leading name in active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing, is hiring an Assistant General Manager QA at their state-of-the-art facility in Jigani, Bangalore. This Assistant General Manager Quality Assurance job in Bangalore offers the perfect opportunity for seasoned experts with 18-20 years in QC to lead investigations, regulatory compliance, and remediation in a USFDA-approved environment.
With the pharmaceutical sector booming in India, roles like AGM QA API industry jobs are in high demand. If you have hands-on experience in OOS investigations, CAPA, APQR preparation, and handling global audits (USFDA, ANVISA, PMDA, EDQM), this HIKAL Quality Assurance career in Bangalore could be your next big step.
Key Responsibilities
As Assistant General Manager – QA at HIKAL’s Jigani plant, you will lead critical quality functions in the API segment:
- Lead the investigation team for Out-of-Specification (OOS), OOT, Deviations, OOC, and customer complaints
- Conduct thorough risk assessment, implement CAPA, and drive remediation activities
- Prepare Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQR)
- Manage systems including Trackwise, EDMS, LIMS, and vendor qualification processes
- Ensure compliance during regulatory audits such as USFDA, ANVISA, PMDA, EDQM
- Oversee quality assurance operations in a cGMP environment specific to the API industry
This Assistant General Manager QA role in pharmaceutical API demands strong leadership in quality investigations and documentation.
Qualifications and Requirements
To excel in this HIKAL AGM QA job opening in Bangalore, candidates must meet:
- MSc in Chemistry
- Minimum 18-20 years experience in QC department (API industry only)
- Proven expertise in OOS/OOT investigations, deviations, customer complaints
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, CAPA, remediation, APQR preparation
- Hands-on experience with Trackwise, EDMS, LIMS, and vendor qualification
- Successful track record handling regulatory audits – USFDA, ANVISA, PMDA, EDQM
- Excellent analytical and leadership skills in pharmaceutical quality assurance
Only candidates from the API pharmaceutical industry with relevant QC background will be considered.
Benefits at HIKAL
Joining HIKAL means being part of a globally recognized leader in API manufacturing:
- Competitive salary package with performance incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional growth in a USFDA-compliant facility
- Work-life balance with modern amenities at Jigani Industrial Area
- Exposure to international regulatory standards and cutting-edge QA practices
HIKAL fosters innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical quality assurance careers.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated CV to ramya.n@hikal.com immediately. Mention “Application for Assistant General Manager QA – Jigani” in the subject line.
Apply now for this exclusive HIKAL Assistant General Manager Quality Assurance vacancy in Bangalore!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the experience required for Assistant General Manager QA at HIKAL? Minimum 18-20 years in QC department specifically from the API pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in OOS investigations and regulatory audits like USFDA.
2. Is this AGM QA job open to freshers or non-API backgrounds? No, only candidates with 18+ years in API industry QC and MSc Chemistry qualification will be considered.
