Manager

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

​​In-depth understanding on testing of any pharmaceutical drug samples including APIs, intermediates, excipients, finished products etc., with good commercial awareness and customer focus

Main Accountabilities

  • ​Overall in-charge for pharmaceutical testing lab with complete understanding all the technical requirements as per cGMP
  • Hands on experience in analytical method development, verification and validations for Genotoxic Impurities, Extractable and Leachable and Elemental Impurities using LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and ICP-MS

Qualifications, Experience and Technical Skills

  • ​​PhD or MSc in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience from the pharmaceutical industry. out of which five years shall be in a managerial Position
  • Overall in-charge for pharmaceutical testing lab with complete understanding all the technical requirements as per cGMP
  • Managing day-to-day operations of the pharmaceutical testing laboratory.
  • Excellent team building capability backed by interpersonal communication skills
  • Significant experience in analytical Method Development, Method validations, Calibrations, Work planning, customer dealing, and performing for R&D, plant requirements and regulatory bodies
  • Organizational, problem solving, risk analysis and negotiation
  • Good strategic planning, managerial capabilities with effective time management in meeting specific timelines (TAT) for customer samples
  • Hands on experience in analytical method development, verification and validations for Genotoxic Impurities, Extractable and Leachable and Elemental Impurities using LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and ICP-MS
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with Business Development/sales, Management.
  • Handling with the clients, understating their requirements inclusive of new projects and strategies related to sample testing
  • Coordinating with sales team for new projects & ongoing projects
  • Ensure to set and meet sales targets/revenues and optimize the cost incurred
  • Responsible for preparation / approval of method development, verification and validation protocols and reports
  • Troubleshooting knowledge of all advanced instruments LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS etc.
  • Updated cGMP knowledge in effectively implementing to the requirements of USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMPs
  • Handling of Extractable and Leachables projects in association with the customer for understanding the actual requirements
  • Awareness on all method development and validation guidelines as per ICH guidelines and other regulatory guidelines
  • Team player with good oral and written communication skills
  • Capable to work and support the lab in timely deliveries of results
GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Geographical Scope

    Regional

  • Function

    Operations

  • Seniority

    Manager

  • Country

    India

  • City

    Bangalore

  • Contract

    Full-time unlimited

  • Subject To Travel

    No

  • Open Until

    2025/12/31