Senior Pharmaceutical QA & Compliance Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA operations at a facility in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role leads a team, ensures compliance with GMP/ISO, and drives continuous quality improvements on-site.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in a life science field with 7+ years in QA, strong leadership, and excellent communication to manage inspections and CAPA processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a life science field.
• 7+ years of QA experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading QA teams and managing QMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QMS in line with GMP/ISO.
• Oversee batch release, deviations, CAPA, change control, audits.
• Lead and mentor QA team to ensure efficient workflows.
• Conduct audits of processes, facilities, documentation for compliance.
• Serve as main contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Review validation protocols and reports for equipment and processes.
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines and best practices.
• Manage vendor qualification and supplier quality.
• Promote quality culture through training and guidance.

Skills

QA leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory audits

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's in Pharmacy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA operations at a facility in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role leads a team, ensures compliance with GMP/ISO, and drives continuous quality improvements on-site.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in a life science field with 7+ years in QA, strong leadership, and excellent communication to manage inspections and CAPA processes.