This large pharmaceutical manufacturing company is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Deputy Responsible Pharmacist.
About the Role:
Assume responsibility of the Responsible Pharmacist for batch release.
Initiates batch-related investigations and evaluates the CAPA on those investigations.
Conduct annual product quality reviews.
Provide in-house training as per ORP training programme.
Deputise for the Responsible Pharmacist and act as back up in their absence.
Supervise and performance management of support staff.
Assist the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a positive relationship with all relevant stakeholders internally and/or externally.
Ensure ORP’s adherence to targets, as part of an efficient supply chain.
Active involvement in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Assist in ensuring continuous oversight of manufacturing processes.
Assist the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a state of inspection readiness.
Provide pharmaceutical support in decision making processes.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum B.Pharm.
Must be registered with SAPC.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Experience in an aseptic manufacturing plant is essential.
Experience in a sterile environment is essential.
Understanding of fractionation principles.
Thorough knowledge of cGMP principles.
Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP, etc.).
Previous Managerial experience in a GMP compliant pharmaceutical company.
Key Performance Areas:
Batch documentation review for final product release:
Facilitate timeous release of conforming batches based on the Projected Batch Release Plan;
Evaluate batch notifications in order to establish compliance with validated parameters and company procedures;
Evaluate rejects from produced batches.
Initiate batch related investigations, as required.
Compile annual product quality reviews per product.
Supervise and performance management of Office of the Responsible Pharmacist support staff.
Provide in-house training as per Office of the Responsible Pharmacist training programme.
Deputise for the Responsible Pharmacist and act as back-up in their absence
Support and assist the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a positive relationship with all relevant stakeholders.
Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
Assist the Responsible Pharmacist in ensuring continuous oversight of manufacturing processes.
Assist the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a state of inspection readiness.
Provide pharmaceutical support in decision making processes, cognisant of the regulatory landscape.
Competencies:
Attention to detail.
Initiative.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Analysis.
Tenacity.
Integrity.
Please note, if you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
