Remote QA Pharmacist - GMP & Compliance

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Pharmacist to join a global pharmaceutical manufacturer as part of a fully remote Quality Assurance team. Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, you will ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing and operations and lead continuous improvement in QA processes from your home office.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, SAPC registration, 4+ years in QA within pharma, and strong GMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Current registration with the SAPC.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and relevant regulatory guidelines (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA).
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, quality control testing, and stability studies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
• Must be able to effectively contribute remotely from Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve batch records, analytical data, and other quality-related documentation to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including those conducted by regulatory agencies and customers.
• Investigate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to global quality standards.
• Provide QA support for validation activities, including process validation, cleaning validation, and analytical method validation.
• Assess and approve changes to manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment through the change control system.
• Contribute to the qualification and ongoing monitoring of raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, providing guidance to relevant departments.
• Support the release of finished products by reviewing all associated quality data and documentation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

QA experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

SAPC registration

Tools

Quality management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Pharmacist to join a global pharmaceutical manufacturer as part of a fully remote Quality Assurance team. Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, you will ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing and operations and lead continuous improvement in QA processes from your home office.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy, SAPC registration, 4+ years in QA within pharma, and strong GMP knowledge.