Senior Pharmaceutical QA Manager — Hybrid, Leadership & Impact

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement plan with company matching

Relocation assistance may be available

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations at our Richards Bay facility. The role combines on-site oversight with hybrid flexibility, overseeing QMS, batch release, deviations, CAPA, audits, and supplier qualification to uphold high product quality and patient safety.

You will guide a QA team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and analytical testing within a GMP framework.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of QA teams in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining QMS across manufacturing.
• Strong auditing and CAPA management capabilities.
• Risk management and supplier qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a compliant QMS aligned with cGMP/ICH.
• Oversee QA activities including batch review, release, deviations and CAPA.
• Lead internal and regulatory audits and host external inspections.
• Mentor QA team and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Ensure products meet established quality specs and safety standards.
• Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Manage supplier qualification and monitoring programs.
• Address customer quality issues and complaints effectively.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within QA and operations.

Skills

Leadership

GMP

Quality management

Audits

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations at our Richards Bay facility. The role combines on-site oversight with hybrid flexibility, overseeing QMS, batch release, deviations, CAPA, audits, and supplier qualification to uphold high product quality and patient safety.

You will guide a QA team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and analytical testing within a GMP framework.