Production Pharmacist (HVL Packaging)

Adcock Ingram; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Gauteng is seeking a professional to ensure safe manufacturing practices and compliance with cGMP standards. The role involves managing a team of Pharmacist Assistants, overseeing documentation of products, and conducting audits for quality assurance. Strong problem-solving skills and effective interpersonal communication are essential for success in this position. Join us to contribute to producing safe and efficacious medicines.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pharmaceutical workflows and documentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
• Skills in auditing and preparing quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pharmacist Assistants and oversee documentation.
• Perform line openings and closures in production.
• Initiate and close off CAPAs and non-conformances.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team-oriented

Job description

Job Purpose:

Providing best practice day-to-day manufacturing pharmaceutical services to manage workflow, production and Document Procedure Compliance so as to ensure safe and efficacious medicines are manufactured. To comply with cGMP, MCC guidelines, SOP’s and adhere to batch documentation instructions at all the times.

Key Outputs:

• Managing Pharmacist Assistants
• Proper documentation of manufactured and packaged pharmaceutical products.
• Perform Line Openings and Closures in manufacturing & packing lines.
• Prepare weekly production scheduling of product.
• Auditing batch documents for QA closure and release
• Assist in preparing Annual Product Quality Reviews
• Initiate and close off CAPAs and Non-Conformances.
• Ensure regulatory compliance Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.
• Manufacturing process including line checks.
• Regulatory & Document Compliance
• Handling of non-conforming production, both inbound, WIP and produced batches
• Documenting of Deviations, CAPA’s and Change Control on Caliber
• Audits & Continuous Improvement
• Development of Team’s technical capabilities
• Lead / Champion change overs, line opening, line closing,
• Lead and be the chief accountable officer for GMP and Micro compliance in the area on shift
• On line and in line testing resulting in approval of batch documentation and Provisional releases
• Submission of full production manufacturing tickets and supporting documentation within one hour of batch completions
• Ability to identify, execute and prioritize work tasks/projects
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and team oriented
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities