Senior QA Leader, Pharmaceutical Quality & Compliance

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with performanceBonu

Comprehensive medical coverage

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in Vereeniging. The role focuses on implementing and overseeing the QMS to ensure GMP, GDP, and ISO compliance across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, extensive QA knowledge, and a history of driving continuous improvement to protect patient safety and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Candidate holds a degree in a scientific field and at least 7 years in pharmaceutical QA.
• Proven knowledge of GMP, GDP and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Experience leading QMS, audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive QMS compliant with GMP/GDP and regulations.
• Oversee QA activities including batch release, deviation management and CAPA.
• Lead audits and regulatory inspections, and manage quality agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure lifecycle quality for products, including validation and post-market surveillance.
• Mentor QA staff and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Present quality metrics to senior management and liaison with regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

GMP/GDP knowledge

Audits & inspections

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in Vereeniging. The role focuses on implementing and overseeing the QMS to ensure GMP, GDP, and ISO compliance across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, extensive QA knowledge, and a history of driving continuous improvement to protect patient safety and product integrity.