Senior Pharma QA Manager — Lead QMS & Compliance

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Relocation support

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA function, ensuring products meet strict regulatory standards. You will develop and maintain the QMS, guide CAPA investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in pharma QA with 3+ years in management, deep GMP knowledge, and strong leadership to support SAHPRA, FDA, and EMA inspections.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality Assurance within pharma.
• Minimum 3 years in a management role in QA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust QMS aligned with GMP/ISO.
• Oversee batch record review, product release, deviations, and CAPA management.
• Lead internal audits and support regulatory inspections (SAHPRA/FDA/EMA).
• Mentor QA team and drive a culture of quality and compliance.
• Manage vendor qualification and raw material quality.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Audits & CAPAs

Process validation

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biology

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA function, ensuring products meet strict regulatory standards. You will develop and maintain the QMS, guide CAPA investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in pharma QA with 3+ years in management, deep GMP knowledge, and strong leadership to support SAHPRA, FDA, and EMA inspections.