Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Director of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance to lead quality operations and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing and development sites.

You will build and maintain robust QMS, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of QA professionals. The role requires deep cGMP knowledge, regulatory experience, and strong leadership to safeguard product integrity and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive QA experience in pharma with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and QA standards.
• Proven experience managing regulatory inspections and audits.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) per global regs (FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Lead QA team, fostering development and high performance.
• Oversee batch record review, deviations, CAPA, change control, audits.
• Ensure cGMP compliance across operations.
• Manage regulatory inspections and health authority audits.
• Develop quality training programs and monitor KPIs.
• Act as primary QA contact for regulators and partners.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for quality issues.
• Stay updated on regulatory landscape and best practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory inspections

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Director of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance to lead quality operations and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing and development sites.

You will build and maintain robust QMS, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of QA professionals. The role requires deep cGMP knowledge, regulatory experience, and strong leadership to safeguard product integrity and patient safety.