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Pooja Vaghela

Ahmedabad

Summary

Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in GRC and drive organizational success.

As a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in Quality Compliance within the pharmaceutical industry, I have recently transitioned into the role of a GRC Analyst. My background has provided me with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and compliance strategies, all of which are critical in the GRC landscape.

I am passionate about helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments, mitigate risks, and ensure robust governance practices. My analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to implement effective compliance programs have been key drivers of my career success. I am excited to bring my expertise to new challenges in the GRC field, contributing to the development and enhancement of comprehensive risk management and compliance solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Quality Compliance Specialist

Accord Healthcare Limited
Ahmedabad
12.2016 - 05.2024

Development and Maintain Quality Agreements:

Collaborate with Internal and External stakeholders, such as contract manufacturers, suppliers and partners, to

develop comprehensive QTA. This includes defining Quality expectations, roles and responsibilities as well as establishing communication.

• Compliance with Regulatory Requirements: Ensure that QTA comply with applicable regulatory requirements, such as GMP, GDP and other regulations. To identify and address any deviations or Noncompliance issues.

• Quality Risk Oversight: Provide oversight and ensure to Quality Assurance Activities outlined in QTA, such as batch records reviews, change control, deviation management and Quality Investigation.

• Participate/Facilitate cross functional investigations.

• Tracking and trending of deviations and CAPAs.

• Follow-up and verification of completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions.

• Promoting Right First Time and Continuous Improvement culture by using analytical tools, introduction / updating of site systems and solutions.

• Monitoring applicable Quality Systems, compiling metrics and reports on a regular basis.

• Preparation and review of Vendor Approval documentation.

• Support / represent systems during regulatory audits, assisting and supporting cGMP audits.

• Completion of in-house GMP Inspections and Internal Audits.

• Producing and reviewing of documents (SOPs, training modules / materials) in compliance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.

To prepare Product Quality Reviews: Evaluate Product Quality,Identify Trends and Deviations Support Continuous Improvement.

• Conducted internal audits to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and implemented corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.

• Prepared detailed audit reports, highlighting findings,recommendations and risk mitigation strategies for senior management and external stakeholders.

• Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

• Led external audits engagements, liaising with regulatory bodies and ensuring compliance with GMP, GLP and other relevant standards.

• Be self-motivated, flexible, organized and a good team player with the ability to prioritize own work based on departmental and site requirements.

QA Analyst

Dishman Pharmaceuticals and chemicals limited
Ahmedabad
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Created documentation templates for tracking inspection results, corrective actions taken.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve problems related to product design or manufacturing process.
  • Developed and implemented quality control systems to monitor production processes.
  • Performed root cause analysis investigations on defective products using statistical techniques such as SPC.
  • Evaluated vendors' capabilities by conducting periodic visits at their facilities.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections of incoming materials and products to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
  • Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
  • Completed data capture forms, equipment logbooks or inventory forms to support testing procedures.

Education

M. Pharma - Pharmaceutical Sciences

B.N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
Udaipur, Raj.
08-2013

B. Pharma - Pharmaceutical Sciences

B.N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
Udaipur,Raj.
08-2011

Higher Secondary - Science Education

Shree Swaminarayan School
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
06-2007

High School - Science Education

Shree Swaminarayan School
Gandhinagar , Gujarat
06-2005

Skills

  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance (FDA, EMA, GMP, GLP)
  • Risk Management and Mitigation
  • Internal and External Audits
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Vendor Management
  • Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • Cloud Security
  • Incident Response

Certification

1.CRISC Cert Prep: 1 Governance

2.CRISC Cert Prep: 2 IT Risk Assessment

3.CRISC Cert Prep: 3 Risk Response and Reporting

4.CRISC Cert Prep: 4 Information Technology and security

5.Cybersecurity Foundation: Governance, Risk and Compliance

6.Cybersecurity Outsourcing : Vendor Selection and Management

7.GDPR compliance

8.Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework

9.ISO 27001:2022: complaint Cybersecurity : The Annex A Controls

10.SOC2 Compliance

11. GDPR Compliance

12.Cybersecurity with Cloud Computing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Languages

Gujarati
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Interests

Risk Management Strategies

Regulatory and Compliance Trends

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Continuous Learning in GRC

Timeline

Sr. Quality Compliance Specialist

Accord Healthcare Limited
12.2016 - 05.2024

QA Analyst

Dishman Pharmaceuticals and chemicals limited
07.2015 - 12.2016

M. Pharma - Pharmaceutical Sciences

B.N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Science

B. Pharma - Pharmaceutical Sciences

B.N. Institute of Pharmaceutical Science

Higher Secondary - Science Education

Shree Swaminarayan School

High School - Science Education

Shree Swaminarayan School
Pooja Vaghela