Distribution Pharmacist

United Pharmaceutical Distributors; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical distributor is seeking a Distribution Pharmacist in Roodepoort. This role involves ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, managing quality standards, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in wholesale or pharmaceutical distribution and hold valid SAPC registration. The position is permanent, with responsibility for operational compliance and quality management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in wholesale/distribution or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Current valid SAPC registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Maintain the Quality Management System by preparing and updating SOPs.
• Manage product returns, recalls, and reporting of product complaints.

Skills

Staff management

Legal Compliance

Job description

Overview

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng

Salary: R250000 - R450000

Company: Clicks Group Limited
Posted: today

Job Description

Position: Distribution Pharmacist

Location: Roodepoort Lea Glen branch, reporting to the QA Managing Pharmacist

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Job Purpose

To ensure compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 (and amendments) and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974 (and amendments) for both UPD Wholesale and UPD Distribution.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure compliance with quality & regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Ensure correct handling and storage of products.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) by preparing and updating SOPs, conducting internal and external audits, and monitoring staff training.
• Manage product returns, recalls, destruction processes, and reporting of product complaints/adverse events.
• Manage CAPAs, deviations, change controls, calibration, and maintenance of critical equipment.
• Ensure product release and sampling are conducted within SLA.
• Ensure favorable audit reports from distribution principals and formulate replies to audit reports.
• Manage Schedule 5 and 6 products.
• Ensure the validation plan is implemented and maintained.
• Provide after-hours emergency service availability.
• Maintain continuous pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
• Responsible for all communication with MCC and SAPC.

Skills

• Staff management
• Legal Compliance

Knowledge

• GWP/GDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical industry laws, regulations, and ethics
• Current valid SAPC registration in good standing
• ISO standards
• Adhering to principles and values
• Planning and organizing
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Leading and supervising
• Working with people
• Managing pressures and setbacks
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Adapting and responding to change
• Applying expertise and technology

Minimum Job Related Experience

• Min 3 years of experience in wholesale/distribution or pharmaceutical manufacturing

N.B.: We endeavour to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible; if you don’t hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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