Responsible Pharmacist & Quality Operations Leader

Biopharma Careers; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Responsible Pharmacist (RP) to oversee statutory and regulatory accountability for the licensed manufacturing pharmacy in South Africa. The RP will supervise quality systems, regulatory submissions and outsourced GMP/GDP activities while ensuring independent professional judgement remains with the RP.

The role includes strong collaboration with SAHPRA/SAPC, maintaining license validity, and managing product quality and regulatory risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent qualification recognized in South Africa; current registration as a pharmacist with the SA Pharmacy Council.
• Eligibility for appointment and registration as Responsible Pharmacist for the legal entity.
• Advanced qualification in quality, regulatory affairs or business is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry with RP, quality, regulatory, supply or compliance activities; SAHPRA/SAPC interaction required.
• Languages: English; Computer skills: MS Office, SAP, Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Act as registered RP for Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd and ensure compliance with Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act, Good Pharmacy Practice, GDP and SAHPRA/SAPC requirements.
• Provide RP level oversight over license conditions, testing, distribution, and inventory within approved premises.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, inspections, and commitments involving pharmacy or product quality compliance.
• Coordinate SOQ quality systems, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and product quality issue management.
• Ensure backup coverage through documented delegation arrangements and maintain independent professional judgement.

Skills

Independent professional judgement

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory affairs understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Advanced qualification in quality/regulatory affairs or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Copilot

Job description

Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Responsible Pharmacist (RP) to oversee statutory and regulatory accountability for the licensed manufacturing pharmacy in South Africa. The RP will supervise quality systems, regulatory submissions and outsourced GMP/GDP activities while ensuring independent professional judgement remains with the RP.

The role includes strong collaboration with SAHPRA/SAPC, maintaining license validity, and managing product quality and regulatory risk.