Production Pharmacist

B. Braun Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Production Pharmacist to join their team at IPP: Longlake. The role involves ensuring compliance with production standards, conducting quality checks, and maintaining documentation practices. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Pharmacy and experience in the industry. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality pharmaceutical production in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry required.

Responsibilities

• Perform line opening, closing, and in-process checks.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for third-party audits.

Skills

Team player

Decisive

Results driven

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

An Exciting Career Opportunity exists for a Production Pharmacist to be based at IPP: Longlake Reporting to the Head of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs line opening, line closing and in process checks
• Writes daily production reports and handover information
• Performs batch calculations and yields
• Ensures that non-conforming products have been handled per SOP and justification has been written where necessary
• Updates SOPs to ensure that the standard operating procedures reflects current practices
• Ensure proper gowning procedures are always adhered to
• Ensures that all operators are trained for the task they are performing
• Ensures staff are adhering to cGMP as described in the PICs GMP Guide
• Ensures adherence to current SOPs and approve changes when necessary
• Prepares, updates, reviews, and approves procedures as related to the production functions
• Leads or participates in risk assessments and validation activities, as required
• Implements and enforces the Good Documentation practices across Production
• Performs Failure investigations, and CAPA implementation as and when required
• Complete review of production batch records to ensure all batches have been manufactured in accordance with approved Master Manufacturing and Packaging Instructions, SOP’s and GMP
• Ensure In-process results of products conform to approved specifications
• Ensures any Product Quality Defect or Product Complaint is immediately reported to the Quality Assurance Department
• Ensures that the machines are set to correct process parameters and that the parameters used are validated
• Ensures that traceability of the equipment and material used has been maintained
• Assists in conducting internal audits and preparing for audits by third parties
• Adhere to and maintain HSE policies and procedures
  
  

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• 1 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  
  

Competencies:

• Team player with integrity
• Decisive
• Results driven
• Appreciation of quality standards
• Prioritizing activities
• Good writing and reporting skills Strong
• Problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Keen attention to detail to ensure data accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Accountability
  
  

Application Submission Requirements:

• Please submit your current updated CV and qualification to [e-mail]
• Kindly ensure that you include the Job Title of the position that you are applying for in the subject line
  
  

Closing Date: 29 May 2025

NB: Preferences will be given to EE candidates

Should you not receive a response within 14 days of your application, please consider it unsuccessful