Deputy Pharmacist

Somerset West, South Africa

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking a Deputy Responsible Pharmacist / Production Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will have a completed degree in pharmacy and want to explore a career within production/manufacturing. This is a full-time in-office position.

• Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance
• Assist with maintaining the quality system
• Maintain the scheduled substance register
• Ensure all manufacturing processes are monitored and supervised
• Assist with the compilation of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) in line with raw material and packaging specifications
• Review complete batch production and laboratory control records before the release of the product
• Ensure that all the opening, manufacturing, and close-outs in production are completed successfully
• Ensure all logbooks and records are completed
• Assist with the conducting of internal and external audits
• Action outcomes from internal and external audits accordingly
• Ensure non-conformances and deviations are recorded, and investigated and corrective actions are implemented
• Assist with recall investigations
• Ensure that product safety principles are applied
• Assist with product, material, and packaging specifications
• Assist with the facilitation of the staff Training Programme
• Monitor, action, and review the calibration and validation status of equipment
• Oversee ordering of raw materials/packaging/consumables, etc
• Oversee housekeeping/cleaning

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• Team player
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• A passion for manufacturing/production
• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
• Willing to work on a Saturday, occasionally

Grow and develop your career withina manufacturing/production environment