Remote Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Global exposure

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold GMP standards, conduct audits, and maintain QMS across SA operations. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to a global pharmaceutical leader from anywhere in South Africa.

You will review batch records, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory submissions, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure ongoing compliance and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology).
• Minimum of 4 years in pharmaceutical QA or QC.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and related QA standards.
• Experience with QMS, CAPA, change control, and deviation management.
• Auditing experience (internal and external) is essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS compliant with GMP/ISO.
• Conduct internal and external audits of sites, labs, and suppliers.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and change controls.
• Investigate deviations, OOS results, and customer complaints; implement CAPAs.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to embed quality.
• Prepare for regulatory inspections by health authorities (e.g., SAHPRA).
• Monitor quality metrics; report findings to senior management.
• Provide QA training and guidance across departments to foster quality culture.
• Manage product quality reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

QMS software

CAPA system

Deviation management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold GMP standards, conduct audits, and maintain QMS across SA operations. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to a global pharmaceutical leader from anywhere in South Africa.

You will review batch records, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory submissions, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure ongoing compliance and product quality.