Pharma QA Leader — Cape Town

Anonymous; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan contribution

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Anonymous, a prominent pharmaceutical organization, seeks a Lead Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager in Cape Town to oversee quality operations, ensuring GMP-compliant manufacturing and distribution. You will lead a dedicated QA team, implement robust QMS, and uphold regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and product integrity.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain high quality across all processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical QA or QC with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Extensive GMP, ICH knowledge and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing QMS.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with GMP/ICH.
• Lead QA team, provide coaching, training and performance reviews.
• Oversee batch record review, deviations, CAPA and change control.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for product quality.
• Manage regulatory audits and customer inspections.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain to drive improvements.
• Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to senior management.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

GMP knowledge

Regulatory inspections

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biology

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Anonymous, a prominent pharmaceutical organization, seeks a Lead Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager in Cape Town to oversee quality operations, ensuring GMP-compliant manufacturing and distribution. You will lead a dedicated QA team, implement robust QMS, and uphold regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and product integrity.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain high quality across all processes.