Lot Release Pharmacist
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:
The main duties and responsibilities of the position are:
The Individual will be responsible for the following.
Ensuring products are released in accordance to the manufacturing, packaging procedures, regulatory requirements and product specifications.
Lead the collation, storage, retrieval and destruction of batch and related quality documentation and samples, ensuring retention stores remain in a state of GMP Compliance
Handle Customer Complaints and ensure that complaints are investigated in accordance with company policy and procedures and regulatory requirements when required.
Review of Quality related documentation e.g. Investigations, CAPA's, Change Controls, Master Documents and Product Quality Reviews.
Oversee the Sampling and management of scheduled substances.
Compilation of Quality related Documentation e.g. CoA, CoC’s, First Article inspections.
The individual will have the opportunity to perform internal Quality audits and Gemba walks as the need arises to ensure the plant meets compliance requirements. This will allow the individual to build their QMS knowledge and participate in Problem-Solving and Quality Improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from YOU, if you have:
Education
Grade 12
Tertiary qualification (Professional/Technical/ Academic) B. Pharm Degree/ Diploma in pharmacy- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
Experience
Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
Experience in a Quality Related role in pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Experience in Batch record review and Lot Release will be advantageous
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems with a general understanding and application of cGMP Principles (Act 101 1965)
Skills
High attention to detail including a logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
Strong analytical skills, and a meticulous method of working are essential.
Demonstrates an ability to work in a fast-paced diverse team environment while taking personal responsibility for decisions and driving results.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and management on results and status of release or projects. Ability to give and receive constructive and candid feedback. Ability to manage assigned work independently is required.
Johnson & Johnson and all its operating companies are committed to workplace diversity and to cultivating, fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Our Credo outlines our responsibility to create an inclusive environment and to respect the dignity and diversity of all people. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates in South Africa, the Employment Equity and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.
