Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Experience: 12–15+ Years
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Company Overview

Our client, a leading diversified group of companies, is seeking an accomplished and results-driven General Manager Quality to lead its Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions within the pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership capabilities to ensure product quality, GMP compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards, regulatory guidelines, and applicable pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Oversee product testing, batch documentation, quality reviews, and product release processes.
• Manage deviations, investigations, CAPA, change controls, and quality risk assessments.
• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities.
• Oversee validation, qualification, and process quality management.
• Ensure effective implementation of SOPs and quality documentation systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs departments to maintain quality standards.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA and QC teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and regulatory compliance.

Education

• Pharm-D, M.Pharm, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Pharmacy or a relevant pharmaceutical discipline.

Experience & Competencies

• 12–15+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical quality operations.
• Strong expertise in managing both QA and QC functions.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP standards and pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record in pharmaceutical manufacturing quality management.
• Hands-on experience with QMS, CAPA, audits, validation, and batch release.
• Previous experience in a senior quality leadership position will be preferred.
• Strong strategic, analytical, decision-making, and team leadership skills.

Application Process

Qualified professionals meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their updated CVs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.