Science Head ZA / Responsible Pharmacist M/F

Groupe CFAO; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

CFAO Healthcare in South Africa seeks a Science Head ZA / Responsible Pharmacist to lead Science Affairs and regulatory functions across Southern Africa. The role includes oversight of Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality, ensuring patient safety and compliant market access.

The successful candidate will manage teams, engage with authorities, and drive strategic initiatives while upholding GMP/GDP standards and governance across licensed activities.

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and SAPC registration in good standing.
• At least 10 years in pharma/healthcare with regulatory, quality, pharmacovigilance.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role with cross-functional delivery.
• Knowledge of SA medicines and pharmacy legislation; experience with health authorities.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Responsible Pharmacist for licensed activities in South Africa.
• Lead Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality functions.
• Provide strategic leadership for Science Affairs and ensure patient safety.
• Oversee compliance, GMP/GDP, and regulatory records across SA.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Science Head ZA /Responsible Pharmacist M/F

General information

With a pharmaceutical market worth over $20 billion, access to affordable, high-quality products remains
a major challenge for Africa. CFAO Healthcare is strengthening healthcare provision on the continent by producing and distributing pharmaceutical and medical products and services.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Science Affairs in South Africa, with regional oversight and support across Southern African markets. The portfolio spans prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, consumer health products, medical devices, cosmetics and complementary medicines.

Act as the company’s Responsible Pharmacist in South Africa and ensure that licensed pharmaceutical activities, product quality, regulatory compliance and patient safety are effectively governed. Lead the Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality functions, while acting as a proactive business partner who helps the organisation identify opportunities, anticipate constraints and develop practical, compliant solutions that support responsible growth, supply continuity and timely market access.

This is a permanent position in our office in Sandton.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and current registration as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council, in good standing.
• Eligibility and appropriate experience to be appointed as Responsible Pharmacist for the company’s licensed activities.
• At least 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience, including substantial experience in regulatory affairs, quality, medical affairs or pharmacovigilance.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role with accountability for people, priorities, governance and cross-functional delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of South African medicines and pharmacy legislation, health-product advertising requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice.
• Experience working with a mixed portfolio that may include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, medical devices, complementary medicines, cosmetics or food supplements.
• Experience engaging with health authorities and managing compliance across South Africa; African market or regional experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel and to act with the independence, judgement and professional accountability expected of a Responsible Pharmacist.

Responsible Pharmacist and Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy, medicines and regulatory requirements while fulfilling Responsible Pharmacist duties.
• Maintain oversight of licensed activities, regulatory records and inspections, and elevate significant compliance or safety risks.

Science Affairs Strategy and Leadership

• Lead and implement the Science Affairs strategy aligned with business objectives, compliance and patient safety.
• Develop and manage the Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality teams while driving performance and capability.

Regulatory Affairs and Market Access Enablement

• Oversee registrations, renewals, variations and regulatory activities across South Africa and relevant African markets.

Quality and Supply-Chain Governance

• Ensure effective quality management systems and compliance with GMP and GDP requirements.

Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety

• Provide governance and oversight of pharmacovigilance systems, adverse event reporting and safety activities.

Governance of Promotional Partner

• Oversee third-party medical and promotional activities to ensure compliance with legal, quality and contractual requirements.

Advertising, Promotional Compliance and Governance

• Review and approve promotional materials, advertising and scientific claims in line with regulations and industry codes.

Cross-Functional and External Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as a strategic business partner, providing regulatory, quality and scientific input to support decision-making.

Decision Rights and Accountability

• Authorise, stop or elevate activities that pose legal, quality, safety or compliance risks.