Executive Leader, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical aid

Provident fund

Life assurance

Executive bonus and long-term incent.]

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Head of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance to lead the company's quality systems across production, from raw materials to finished product release.

The role requires 10–15 years in QA/QC with a minimum of 5 years in leadership, deep GMP/GDP/regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record managing inspections and audits. You will drive continuous quality improvement and safeguard patient safety.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 10–15 years in pharmaceutical QA/QC with ≥5 years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of GMP, GDP, and FDA/EMA/SAHPRA guidelines.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and audits.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record implementing quality management systems.
• Strategic thinker with risk mitigation focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage overall QA strategy and systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and local regulations.
• Oversee batch release, deviation management, CAPA, change control, audits.
• Lead QA team and foster culture of quality.
• Set KPIs and drive quality improvements.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Deliver quality training across personnel.
• Oversee qualification/validation of equipment and methods.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

GMP/GDP knowledge

Quality Assurance

Regulatory affairs

Audits management

Risk management

Quality systems

Education

Master's or PhD in Life sciences

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Head of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance to lead the company's quality systems across production, from raw materials to finished product release.

The role requires 10–15 years in QA/QC with a minimum of 5 years in leadership, deep GMP/GDP/regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record managing inspections and audits. You will drive continuous quality improvement and safeguard patient safety.