GMP Compliance Pharmacist — Quality & Process Leader

Aspen Pharma Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Pharma Group in Johannesburg seeks a Compliance Pharmacist to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing, product release, and regulatory adherence. You will oversee deviations, CAPAs, change controls and quality records while supporting audits and staff development.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, KPI tracking and cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, Engineering and Production to sustain quality and timely product release.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of relevant work experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical regulations and quality systems.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs and product release processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product and batch release activities to ensure quality standards.
• Review batch documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage deviations, investigations and CAPAs.
• Ensure change controls and quality records are completed and maintained.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Train and support staff on SOPs and procedures.
• Plan daily activities to meet production and release targets.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Regulatory requirements

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Job description

Aspen Pharma Group in Johannesburg seeks a Compliance Pharmacist to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing, product release, and regulatory adherence. You will oversee deviations, CAPAs, change controls and quality records while supporting audits and staff development.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, KPI tracking and cross-functional collaboration with QA, QC, Engineering and Production to sustain quality and timely product release.