Senior Pharma QA Specialist - Remote (GMP/GCP)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist for a remote-first role within South Africa. You will ensure GMP/GXP compliance, lead audits, and drive validation and CAPA processes across global regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to improve product quality throughout the lifecycle while mentoring junior staff and supporting inspections. A strong QA background and remote-work capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related life science.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 5-7 years of progressive QA experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, GCP, and other international regulations (FDA, EMA).
• Proven experience in audits and quality systems management.
• Strong validation principles and documentation review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a remote environment.
• Experience with the regulatory landscape including Midrand, Gauteng is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in GMP/GCP compliance.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Review and approve validation protocols, batch records, and change control documents.
• Investigate deviations, CAPAs, and customer complaints with timely resolutions.
• Prepare quality metrics/reports for senior management and regulators.
• Support regulatory inspections with documentation and response.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure lifecycle quality.
• Stay updated on regulatory trends and best practices.
• Mentor junior QA team members and drive process improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP/GCP knowledge

Audits

Validation

CAPA

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Documentation

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biology

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office/ Office productivity tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist for a remote-first role within South Africa. You will ensure GMP/GXP compliance, lead audits, and drive validation and CAPA processes across global regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to improve product quality throughout the lifecycle while mentoring junior staff and supporting inspections. A strong QA background and remote-work capability are essential.