Production Pharmacist & GMP Compliance Lead

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Production Pharmacist role at Aspen Pharma Group in South Africa focuses on ensuring GMP-compliant manufacturing activities, supporting production planning and quality standards. The position involves inspections, batch processing, deviations management, and process improvements while guiding the production team and serving as pharmacist on shift when needed.

The role requires a BPharm degree and 1–3 years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, with duties spanning

Qualifications

• BPharm Degree required.
• 1-3 years' relevant work experience.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly production activities.
• Manage and use production resources effectively.
• Conduct inspections of production rooms, equipment and processes.
• Verify schedules, room and equipment readiness.
• Review and approve line start-ups, closures and clearances.
• Review and approve batch reconciliations and production documentation.
• Ensure production processes meet required standards and specifications.
• Manage and approve change controls, deviations and concessions.
• Investigate customer complaints and support resolutions.
• Identify process and procedure improvements.
• Conduct GMP, environmental and compliance checks.
• Review batch records, IPCs, logbooks and other production documentation.
• Investigate deviations, assess risks and implement corrective actions.
• Report maintenance and production issues.
• Train Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants on SOPs.
• Identify training and refresher-training needs.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, reports and systems.
• Act as the Pharmacist/Team Leader on shift when required.

Skills

Production planning

Quality assurance

Deviation management

Documentation & record-keeping

Training others

GMP knowledge

Team leadership

Education

BPharm Degree

Job description

Aspiring Production Pharmacist role at Aspen Pharma Group in South Africa focuses on ensuring GMP-compliant manufacturing activities, supporting production planning and quality standards. The position involves inspections, batch processing, deviations management, and process improvements while guiding the production team and serving as pharmacist on shift when needed.

The role requires a BPharm degree and 1–3 years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, with duties spanning