Quality Assurance Manager

Fagron; White River; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a dynamic individual to supervise their QA team in White River, South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in microbiology or a BPharm degree with registration as a pharmacist. Responsibilities include overseeing quality operations, establishing a new Quality Management System, and managing internal and external audits. The candidate must possess excellent QA experience in a pharmaceutical environment and willingness to relocate. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of QA experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• BSc in microbiology or BPharm with pharmacist registration required.
• At least one year’s managerial experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality operations and supervise the QA team.
• Establish and roll-out a new Quality Management System (QMS).
• Compile and manage standard operating procedures (SOPs) and master documents.
• Document and review all QMS activities including deviations and change controls.
• Create and execute a GMP training programme for employees.
• Approval and management of suppliers.
• Coordinate and execute internal and external audits.
• Oversee validation/qualification programme.
• Review production/batch documents.
• Compile quality reports for management.

Skills

Managerial experience

QA experience in pharmaceutical environment

Knowledge of cGMP

Ability to take initiative

Excellent time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in microbiology or BPharm degree

Job description

Over de functie

We are looking for a dynamic, hands‑on individual who shares our passion for conservation and will accept the challenge of supervising the QA team.

Taken

You have to be VERY HANDS ON and take responsibility for the following duties:

• oversee quality operations and supervise the QA team
• establish and roll‑out a new QMS
• compile and manage SOPs and master documents
• document and review all QMS activities e.g. deviations, change controls, CAPAs etc.
• create and execute a GMP training programme for all employees
• approval and management of suppliers
• coordinate and execute internal and external audits
• oversee the validation/qualification programme
• production/batch document review
• compile quality reports and conduct quality reviews for presentation to management

Maak het verschil

Qualifications required: BSc with microbiology OR BPharm degree with active registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC.

Experience & skills required

• At least one year’s managerial experience
• At least 3 years of QA experience in a pharmaceutical environment
• Excellent knowledge of cGMP (with a focus on steriles)

Soft skills

• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent time management
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE to Nelspruit/White River, South Africa.

Wat bieden wij?

We offer you a challenging position with plenty of room for self development and professional growth.