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Senior QA Executive – MARS Cosmetics Location: Delhi (Head Office; ~25% travel to 3P plants across India) Employment Type: Full-time Function: Quality Assurance / Regulatory Seniority Level: Mid-Senior (5–8 yrs) About MARS Cosmetics MARS is a fast-growing , design-led Indian color cosmetics & personal care brand scaling toward global markets. All products are manufactured through qualified third-party (3P) partners; world-class quality is mission-critical. Role Mission Own end-to-end product quality across our 3P manufacturing network. Build and enforce gold-standard QA systems so every MARS batch is safe, compliant, high-performing, and consumer-delighting. Key Outcomes (First 12 Months) • Implement standardized QA agreements & GMP audit scorecards across 100% of 3P sites. • Reduce batch release cycle time to • Close 90% CAPA actions within agreed timelines; trend & report monthly. • Achieve >95% on-spec batch acceptance rate (rolling 6 months). Core Responsibilities • 3P Quality Governance – Draft, negotiate, and enforce quality & technical agreements; maintain approved vendor list. • GMP Audits & Compliance – Plan and conduct risk-based onsite audits (≥2/site/year); issue NC reports; drive CAPA closure. • Batch Release Control – Review COAs, in-process data, micro results, stability & packaging compatibility; authorize release/hold. • Specifications & Change Control – Maintain master product & packaging specs; manage deviations, reworks, relabeling approvals. • Regulatory Readiness – Ensure BIS registration, CDSCO compliance, labeling/claims checks; align with ISO 22716 & relevant global cosmetic regs. • Complaint & Deviation Management – Lead root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone); trend recurring issues; feed prevention actions to R&D & Procurement. • Supplier / Material Qualification – Support onboarding of new formulas, actives, pigments, and packaging; conduct first-article & incoming QA checks. • Stability & Shelf-Life – Coordinate accelerated/real-time studies; track results against claims and storage conditions. • Documentation & QMS – Own SOPs, forms, logs, electronic records (ERP/LIMS); ensure data integrity & audit trails. • Cross-Functional Support – Partner with R&D, Packaging Dev, Ops, and Logistics on scale-ups, artwork, line trials, and recall readiness. Must-Have Qualifications • B.Pharm / B.Tech (Cosmetic Tech, Chemical Engg, Pharmacy, or related). • 5–8 years QA/QC experience in cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG with multi-site 3P / contract manufacturing exposure. • Working knowledge of ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP), BIS standards, stability & microbiological testing. • Strong documentation discipline; proficient with MS Office / Google Sheets; exposure to ERP / LIMS / eQMS tools. • Hands-on auditor comfortable in plants, labs, and with suppliers; willing to travel ~25%. Soft Skills That Matter • High ownership & follow-through in a fast, entrepreneurial environment. • Clear written documentation; confident cross-functional communicator. • Ability to negotiate quality expectations with external partners without damaging relationships. • Analytical mindset; comfortable with numbers, risk scoring, and prioritization.