Senior Responsible Pharmacist – QA & Compliance Lead

Adcock Ingram; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adcock Ingram is seeking a senior Quality & Compliance professional to oversee regulatory compliance, quality systems and distribution practices within our SA Healthcare operations. The role involves leading QA activities, ensuring SAHPRA alignment, and supervising RP duties in the wholesale/distributor pharmacy.

The incumbent will drive audits, CAPA processes and risk assessments, while coordinating with regulatory bodies to maintain licenses and GMP standards in a fast-paced distribution

Qualifications

• Pharmacist registered with the Pharmacy Council with RP duties.
• Experience with GDP/GWP and SAHPRA guidelines.
• Strong leadership and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality review meetings with involvement of RP and Managing Director to assess quality system effectiveness.
• Review and approve validation protocols/reports to ensure cGDP/GWP compliance.
• Maintain stock registers and section 21 item management.
• Ensure SOPs are initiated, reviewed, approved and implemented.
• Carry out deviations/non-conformance handling and CAPA closure.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Audits

CAPA

Leadership

Education

Pharmacist registered with Pharmacy Council

Job description

Adcock Ingram is seeking a senior Quality & Compliance professional to oversee regulatory compliance, quality systems and distribution practices within our SA Healthcare operations. The role involves leading QA activities, ensuring SAHPRA alignment, and supervising RP duties in the wholesale/distributor pharmacy.

The incumbent will drive audits, CAPA processes and risk assessments, while coordinating with regulatory bodies to maintain licenses and GMP standards in a fast-paced distribution