Harman Finochem QA Senior Officer Recruitment 2026

Harman Finochem QA Recruitment August 2026

Harman Finochem is inviting applications from experienced pharmaceutical professionals for the position of QA Validation Officer / Senior Officer in its Quality Assurance department.

The role is focused on qualification and validation activities within an API pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Candidates having strong exposure to equipment qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, cGMP documentation and regulatory compliance may consider applying.

📌 Job Overview

🎯 Job Purpose

The selected professional will be responsible for planning, executing, reviewing and maintaining qualification and validation activities in accordance with cGMP requirements, applicable regulatory guidelines and the company’s quality standards for API manufacturing facilities.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

• Perform equipment qualification activities including DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Conduct qualification of utilities used within API pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Execute Process Validation, Cleaning Validation and Hold Time Studies.
• Prepare, review and approve validation protocols and validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, USFDA, EU GMP, WHO GMP and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review change controls, deviations, CAPA and risk assessments associated with qualification and validation activities.
• Coordinate validation activities with Production, Engineering, Quality Control and Maintenance departments.
• Prepare and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP) and validation schedules.
• Support internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure timely calibration and qualification of equipment and instruments.
• Maintain validation records and ensure data integrity according to ALCOA+ principles.

🧪 Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Equipment Qualification.
• Experience in Process Validation and Cleaning Validation.
• Knowledge of Utility Validation.
• Computer System Validation (CSV) experience is preferred.
• Sound understanding of cGMP, GDP and Data Integrity.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory guidelines.
• Experience handling deviations, CAPA, change controls and risk assessments.
• Strong pharmaceutical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

👨‍🔬 Preferred Candidate Profile

• M.Sc. Chemistry qualification.
• Approximately 5–10 years of QA Validation experience.
• Previous experience in an API pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Experience with USFDA, MHRA, EU GMP or WHO regulatory audits will be an added advantage.

📄 Documents to Keep Ready

• Updated CV / Resume
• Recent passport-size photograph, if requested
• M.Sc. Chemistry degree and mark sheets
• Experience certificates from previous employers
• Current employment details
• Current CTC and expected CTC details, if requested
• Notice period / joining availability
• Identity and other supporting documents, if required