Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited

Careers

Overview

Join the APDL family  and impact more than just your career. Whether you are searching for your first job or the next step in your career, you are invited to join a worldwide ambition to be the chosen manufacturer of pharmaceutical Products . At APDL, we foster an equal opportunity environment for all of our employees and encourage all eligible individuals to apply for any open positions.

Our Culture

At Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL), our cultural characteristics are an essential part of who we are and how we live. At the core of all we do is the APDL Way. Every one of our workers exemplifies the following principles in their day-to-day work:.

Career Opportunities

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Benefits

We have put up a solid employee value proposition so that you not only give us your all, but we also give you a strong promise to do the same. We have devised a variety of perks to help you and your family enjoy life to the fullest while serving with the APDL family. Family to fully enjoy life. Withus life always gets better.....

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Open vacancies

DESIGNATION: Quality Officer -03

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Quality

Reporting to: Quality Assurance team leader-IPQA

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for execution of QA activities.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Quality

1. Schedule, prepare protocol/reports, and conduct process and cleaning validation.

2. Provide ongoing training, motivation, coaching, support, and correction to employees to ensure that quality standards are met.

3. Responsible for investigation of complaints and recalls in coordination with other departments.

4. Issue controlled documents, e.g., specifications, BMRS, CAPA forms, Deviation reports, QC reports, preventive maintenance forms, facility layouts, SOPs, protocols, etc.

5. Collect and compile statistical quality data, keeping accurate record of the same (APQR).

6. Monitor cleaning of warehouses, temperature mapping, and environment monitoring.

7. Document and report quality issues to the team leaders and section head.

8. Verify the received materials on receipt and ensure that they adhere to the defined standard specifications.

9. Preparation of documents required for regulatory affairs.

10. Monitoring and control of the manufacturing environment.

11. Checking of overprinted details and proof checking.

12. Line clearance during product changeover.

13. Compliance of audit observations.

14. Ensure basic norms of cGMP are being followed at all times.

15. Ensure availability and implementation of updated and approved SOPs in manufacturing, quality control, Engineering and warehouse areas. This includes conformance of activities with SOPs and any need to modify.

16. To check the cleanliness of the shop floor and auxiliary area.

17. Countercheck the in-process parameters.

18. Ensure calibration of equipment/instruments is regularly done.

19. Ensure the manufacturing process is validated and carried out as per instructions in the BMR.

20. Ensure health, safety, and environmental norms are being followed.

21. Check status labels and labeling of containers, equipment, and materials.

22. Online documentation and timely entries of all operations/activities.

23. Participate in validation, qualification, and performance verification.

24. Perform quality assurance rounds (Gemba walks).

25. Review and verification of different logs of production, packing, and store areas.

26. To review the finished goods receipt (BSR), storage, control, and dispatch.

27. To participate in external calibration and thermal mapping as per schedule.

28. Ensure that FEFO and FIFO are followed.

29. Perform sampling of bulk and retention samples.

Health and safety

1. Identify, assess, prioritize, and control risks arising from operations/activities in relation to the impact on the health and safety of all staff, contractors, and visitors.

2. Ensure that the work environment is safe and any health and safety risks are documented and followed by all staff through appropriate toolbox talks.

AUTHORITIES:

1. Issuing controlled documents.

2. Deviation reporting on non-conforming activities.

3. Line clearance for all production activities.

4. Approval/rejection on receipt of starting materials.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Organization skills – oversee all quality assurance procedures and coordinate production processes.
  2. Effective leadership, coordination, and motivation skills are vital
  3. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  4. Confidence
  5. Excellent technical skills
  6. Planning and organization skills
  7. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  8. Problem-solving skills
  9. Team working skills

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  1. Respect for others
  2. Result-oriented
  3. Open and Decisive.
  4. Teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  1. BSc. Degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field.
  2. Any experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is an added advantage.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Good documentation practices training

DESIGNATION: Quality control Analyst-Chemistry -01

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Quality Control         

Reporting to: Quality Team Leader

POSITION PURPOSE:

To ensure effective and timely testing of all samples in accordance with requirements and in line with fast and changing quality procedures and principles, prioritization of testing, management of resources, and effective communication at all levels are needed.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Quality

1.     To adhere to procedures on cGMP and GLP and relevant ISO procedures that guide all Q.C. processes.

2.     Conduct quality control tests on water, bulk, raw material stability samples, and finished products.

3.     Document and prepare reports for all QC activities performed online, and calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment as per the plan.

Technical Work

1.     Interpret all documents in QC process, revise and prepare SOPs and COAs as required in the process

2.      Work effectively with other analysts and team leaders to achieve shared goals and meet timelines for batch processing and filling process.

3.     Participate in OOS, OOT investigation, deviation handling, change control, CAPA closure, and quality risk management for continuous improvement.

4.      Participate in training, knowledge sharing, and transfer activities for efficiency and competency.

5.     Sampling of RM, FP, preparation of reagent & standardization of reagent as per production plan requirements.

6.     Calibration of glassware of new glassware’s.

7.     Working on standard preparation.

8.     Handling & maintaining the reference standard as per the reference standard SOPs and preparation of the working standard.

9.     Perform analysis for intermediate sample, finished product sample, Raw material sample, stability sample, PPM & SPM as per work plan ensure it will meet the specification

10.  Perform method validation & verification for the new method and establish specifications.

11.  Proper use and handling of chemicals and consumables

Reporting & Communication

1.     Perform online reporting & keep records.

2.     Timely and proper communication with staff at all levels while making critical escalations on time.

Safety

1.     Use provided personal protective gear appropriately.

2.     Proper communication and handling and investigation  of all incidents, near misses and accidents

AUTHORITIES:

  • Chemical analysis of all types of samples.
  • Signing work reports.
  • Request reports & logbooks.
  • Release intermediate samples.
  • Request for chemicals & glassware.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Excellent report writing skills, analytical, communication & interpersonal skills.
  2. Computer Skills: able to learn and adapt to change.
  3. Innovative/creative skills and problem-solving

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  1. Respect for others, a team player, and responsible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  1. BSc chemistry or equivalent  degree
  2. Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is an advantage.

DESIGNATION: Formulation and Development Specialist – 01

 JOB IDENTIFICATION: FND SCIENTIST

DEPARTMENT:                Quality            

REPORTING TO:              Quality control Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE:

To embark on research and development of new products and methods of analysis while adopting new changes to ensure an effective and timely testing process, in accordance with requirements and in line with fast & changing quality processes and principles.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Quality

1.     To ensure that research and development is a continuous process and practice focused on new products and improved quality of all products manufactured at the facility.

2.     Ensuring that all work undertaken is compliant to all quality systems, procedures, and methodologies.

Technical Work

1.     Develop and review FND documents such as SOP, PDR & new product protocol as per the current guidelines.

2.     Gap analysis of current products in relation to quality & initiating improvement of process and product.

3.     Support the ongoing development and training in new processes and technology transfer.

4.     Quality risk analysis of the new product process and lay strategies for improvement.

5.     Research & development of new product processes and methodologies.

6.     Response and technical guidance to product registration queries.

7.     Perform investigation and redesign experiments regarding the compatibility study of the new product and the OOS of the new product development study results.

8.     Collecting, organizing, analyzing, presenting, recording, and archiving all product development data.

Reporting & Communication

1.     Daily communication within the team for successful execution of work allocation and set targets and timely escalation of critical findings.

Safety

1.     Ensure availability & use of necessary personal protective wear for the FND experiment.

AUTHORITIES:

  • Authorized to own user accounts and use all such equipment for research.
  • Authorized to review the F&D (formulation and development) process.
  • Authorize to make requisitions for consumables in F&D (formulation and development)

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Good report writing & analytical skills; able to learn and adapt to change.
  2. Good communication & interpersonal skills, innovative & creative at work.
  3.  Very good computer & presentation skills,

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  1. Amiable with business acumen and result-oriented
  2. Team player, open and decisive, responsible, mature & assertive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

1. BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or equivalent degree

2. Experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is an added advantage. 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training

DESIGNATION: HVAC Operator -01

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Engineering         

Reporting to: Engineering Supervisor-HVAC

POSITION PURPOSE:

To operate, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and environmental control systems.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Technical role

1.     Operate all HVAC system equipment as well as service floor equipment as per standard.

2.     Record operating parameters as per SOP.

3.     Monitor all HVAC equipment to identify and repair any potential problem.

4.     Keep the system and area clean.

5.     Respond to any alarm and correct and document as per SOP.

6.     Carry out preventive maintenance.

7.     Attend breakdown of HVAC system as well as other equipment located at the service floor.

8.     Inspect all ducts for leaks and pipelines for water and air leaks routinely.

9.     Carry out filter cleaning and replacement.

10. To adjust HVAC control parameters. (e.g., humidity, temperature and differential pressure)

11.  Providing daily reports.

Records

1.     All work done records align with SOPs.

2.     All operating records.

3.     All preventive maintenance records.

Any other Duties

1.      Ensure that any other duty assigned by the supervisor/line manager is executed to management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:

  1. To inspect the entire HVAC equipment and area.
  2. To make changes in the setting of RH and temperature.
  3. To adjust room differential pressure.
  4. To clean and change AHU’s filters.
  5. To do maintenance and repair work as per SOPs.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory
  2. Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment
  3. Working knowledge of electricity
  4. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.
  5. Ability to review and critique plans and specifications for HVAC and environmental control systems.
  6. Analytical skills to diagnose HVAC problems and to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, or pencil drawings.
  7. Manual skills to repair equipment.
  8. Knowledge of tools and materials used in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
  9. Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
  10. Understanding technical details of spare parts.
  11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  1. Effective communication
  2. Result-oriented
  3. Teamwork
  4.  Understanding the Job
  5. Self-Motivated
  6. Able to adapt to unpredictable events.
  7. Proactive and reliable.
  8.  Customer focus
  9. Open and Decisive.
  10. Responsible

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma in refrigeration or Mechanical or electrical
  • 1+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or relevant fields.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic safety training
  • Basic GMP training
  • Leadership training

 DESIGNATION: Electrical Technician -01

JOB IDENTIFICATION:

Department: Engineering         

Reporting to: Engineering Electrical Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE:

The electrical technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in APDL. They ensure all work complies with safety standards and electrical codes.

JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Key Result Area

Key Roles/Duties

Technical role

  1. Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, systems, and equipment
  2. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
  3. Troubleshoot electrical issues using testing devices (multimeters, voltmeters, etc.)
  4. Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems
  5. Inspect electrical components such as transformers, circuit breakers, and panels
  6. Ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
  7. Diagnose malfunctioning systems and implement corrective actions
  8. Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
  9. Follow safety procedures, company policies, and SOPs.
  10. Ensure that Maintenance Department targets are being met, such as minimum downtime and breakdowns.
  11. Conducting root cause analyses to identify machinery issues and diagnostic support
  12. Review standard maintenance tasks and other relevant documents to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
  13. Maintain an understanding of the principles of GMP as applied to plant and equipment.
  14. Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
  15. Providing daily report to the supervisor/manager

Records

1.     All work done records align with SOPs.

2.     Breakdown record and root cause analysis.

Any other Duties

1.     Ensure that any other duty assigned by the supervisor/line manager is in line with management expectations.

AUTHORITIES:
  1. To inspect the entire facility building and equipment.
  2. To install equipment against the plan.
  3. To do maintenance and repair work as per SOPs.
  4. To use the maintenance module in ERP.

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

  1. Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and safety standards.
  2. Ability to read electrical drawings and blueprints
  3. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  4. Analytical and decision-making skills.
  5.  Computer literate, physical stamina, and ability to work in different areas

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

  1. Result-oriented
  2. Teamwork
  3.  Self-Motivated
  4. Able to adapt to unpredictable events.
  5. Stay calm under pressure
  6. Proactive and reliable.
  7. Customer focus
  8. Open and Decisive.
  9.  Responsible

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma in a relevant course.
  • 2+ years’ experience in industrial control systems, automation, and PLCs.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Electrical License (as required by local regulations)
  • Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs

Please send your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
no later than 11/03/2026 by 5:00 PM