Senior Responsible Pharmacist / Regulatory - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

Prostaff; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Responsible Pharmacist to oversee regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves managing regulatory aspects for scheduled and controlled products, ensuring adherence to SAHPRA standards, and collaborating with senior management and customers. The successful candidate will provide regulatory intelligence, handle customer complaints, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to high standards of pharmaceutical care and compliance in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Registered with South African Pharmacy Council is essential.
• Experience in a Responsible Pharmacist role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory aspects of pharmaceutical products for the company.
• Ensure compliance with SAHPRA and other legislative requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Deadline Management

Education

B Pharm degree

Job description

• A B Pharm degree registered with South African Pharmacy Council is essential for this role.
• Previous experience in a Responsible Pharmacist role, working closely with SAHPRA, is essential.
• Experience managing and handling all regulatory aspects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or related market is essential.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must possess good communication and Excel skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing all regulatory pharmaceutical scheduled and controlled products supplied into the pharmaceutical manufacturing and related markets for the company.
• Working closely with senior management to ensure that all regulatory matters are handled correctly and timeously.
• Collaborating with customers to ensure that all imported products are SAHPRA compliant.
• Ensuring high standards of pharmaceutical care in accordance with good practice and legal requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements set out in the Medicines and Related Substances Act of 5 and Pharmacy Act of 4, as well as all applicable legislative requirements for the company’s product portfolio and regulations pertaining to the import/export license for medicinal products and good manufacturing practices.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements of various authorities in South Africa and related authorities in other African countries where products are sold.
• Providing regulatory intelligence and advice to the business regarding regulatory changes affecting the importation and exportation of products.
• Responding adequately, satisfactorily, and timeously to requests from external customers.
• Investigating and reporting on customer complaints as per local and company requirements.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience.