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Jay Patel

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Deputy Manager - Quality Assurance at CuraTeQ Biologics, managing global supplier qualification, audits, and CAPAs.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Global Supplier Quality Manager position where I can apply my experience in global supplier lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to support a high-quality, sustainable supply chain within a leading pharmaceutical organization.

At CuraTeQ Biologics Pvt. Ltd (Aurobindo Pharma Group), I oversee supplier lifecycle management and provide Quality Assurance oversight for domestic and international suppliers. I manage qualification activities, conduct supplier audits, and support compliance across cGMP, GDP, ICH, and ISO requirements.

I also manage supplier risk assessments, investigations, and CAPAs, and negotiate Quality Technical Agreements and other supplier agreements. My work includes cold chain and distribution quality oversight, audit readiness, and supplier change assessments.

At Intas Pharmaceutical Limited (Biopharma Division), I coordinated supplier quality systems, qualification packages, and regulatory audit preparation. I conducted supplier audits and supported onboarding, performance monitoring, and CAPA initiatives.

Earlier, I worked in Quality Assurance at Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd, Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, and Relish Pharmaceuticals Limited. My experience spans supplier quality and pharmaceutical manufacturing controls, including audits, risk assessments, process validation, and batch record review.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Deputy Manager - Quality Assurance

Current

CuraTeQ Biologics Pvt. Ltd (Aurobindo Pharma Group)

Dec 2025 - Present (10 months)

Oversight of supplier lifecycle management to ensure high-quality supply, leading audits, CAPA management, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Developed and executed global supplier quality strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory expectations.

Supplier Qualification Supplier Audits CAPA Management Quality Risk Management GMP GDP ICH ISO Quality Technical Agreement Cold Chain Management Supplier Risk Assessment KPI Monitoring Trending QMS ERP

Assistant Manager - Corporate Quality Assurance

Intas Pharmaceutical Limited (Biopharma Division)

Sep 2021 - Oct 2025 (4 years 1 month)

Oversaw global supplier lifecycle management focusing on end-to-end qualifications, supplier onboarding and offboarding, continuous improvement, and compliance, while leading audits and managing CAPAs. Coordinated supplier quality management systems and regulatory audit readiness.

Supplier Lifecycle Management Supplier Qualification Supplier Audits CAPA Management Quality Agreements Regulatory Compliance Audit Readiness 483 Observations Supplier Performance Monitoring Continuous Improvement

Senior Process In-charge - Corporate Quality Assurance

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd (Japanese MNC)

Apr 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Managed supplier quality lifecycle activities including onboarding, changes, offboarding, and complaint workflows for global suppliers. Applied analytical judgment to determine qualification actions and maintained compliance with cGMP/cGDP and FDA regulations.

Supplier Lifecycle Management Change Notifications Supplier Complaint Management Trackwise SAP Document Management Risk Assessment Quality Agreements GMP CGDP FDA Regulations ISO Standards Data Integrity KPI Reporting

Senior Technical Supervisor - Quality Assurance

Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited

May 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Managed vendor evaluation, performed risk assessments, maintained quality agreements, and handled regulatory reviews to uphold supplier quality standards. Conducted vendor site audits for APIs, packaging materials, and devices.

Vendor Evaluation Risk Assessment Quality Agreements Supplier Audits Supplier Management Regulatory Compliance APIs Packaging Materials

Officer - Quality Assurance

Zydus Lifesciences Limited

Feb 2015 - May 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Ensured quality assurance compliance, material verification, environmental monitoring, equipment checks, API dispensing, and training in central packing and warehouse environments. Conducted online reviews of BMRs and investigated deviations.

GMP Quality Assurance Material Verification Environmental Monitoring Equipment Calibration API Dispensing Manufacturing Records Deviations and Investigations Training Documentation

Officer - Quality Assurance

Relish Pharmaceuticals Limited

Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Monitored critical OSD manufacturing stages, performed in-process checks, ensured equipment validation, maintained record accuracy, and upheld environmental standards. Investigated deviations and implemented CAPA strategies.

OSD Manufacturing In Process Checks Equipment Validation Batch Records SOP Compliance Environmental Monitoring Line Clearance Process Validation CAPA Deviations and Investigations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CRAMbridge

Professional Training in GxP Environments, GxP Compliance

Completed specialized training covering Personnel Qualification in GxP Environments, Auditing Principles, Data Integrity, Cleaning Validation, Personal Hygiene, and the 10 Golden Rules of GMP.