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
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Geographical Scope
Regional
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Function
Operations
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Seniority
Manager
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Country
India
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City
Bangalore
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Contract
Full-time unlimited
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Subject To Travel
No
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Open Until
2025/12/31