Vishal Bansal

As a CMO Quality Operation Manager at Haleon, I lead the Quality Management and compliance oversight for multiple Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and external suppliers across the APAC region. My role is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust Quality Systems in alignment with global regulatory requirements, including FDA, FSSAI, and WHO standards. Key responsibilities include: Leading quality oversight and compliance activities for 8 CMOs and 5 suppliers, ensuring consistent adherence to cGMP, GDP, and company standards. Managing the end-to-end deviation management process—intake, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and closure. Driving the implementation of Digital Quality Management Systems (DQMS) to enhance transparency, traceability, and compliance monitoring. Conducting mock audits, internal assessments, and supplier audits to ensure inspection readiness and mitigate compliance risks. Supporting new product introductions by establishing quality frameworks, overseeing process validations, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory expectations. Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives across sites. Providing training, mentoring, and guidance to cross-functional teams on GxP compliance and Quality Systems best practices. This role combines strategic quality leadership with operational execution to sustain high standards of product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across a diverse external manufacturing network.