Pharma QA Manager — QMS & Compliance Leader

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department in George. The role focuses on maintaining GMP-compliant operations, managing the QMS, and ensuring product quality across manufacturing and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in pharmaceutical QA with at least 3 years in a managerial role, plus strong leadership, regulatory, and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement at the George facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Biology.
• Minimum 7 years in pharmaceutical QA, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong GMP/ICH/regulatory knowledge.
• Experience implementing and managing QMS elements (deviation control, CAPA, change control, audits).
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Familiarity with George regulatory landscape advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Oversee QA operations, including batch release, deviation handling, CAPA, change control, and audits.
• Lead and mentor the QA team, promoting a culture of quality.
• Review validation protocols and reports for equipment, processes, and analytical methods.
• Coordinate internal audits and regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Ensure GMP compliance across manufacturing, packaging, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Production, QC, R&D to embed quality in operations.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to senior management.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement QMS updates.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department in George. The role focuses on maintaining GMP-compliant operations, managing the QMS, and ensuring product quality across manufacturing and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in pharmaceutical QA with at least 3 years in a managerial role, plus strong leadership, regulatory, and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement at the George facility.