Deputy Responsible Pharmacist - 038/2021
Code/Reference:
038/2021
Applications accepted until:
2021-03-03
Number of Openings
1
Employment Type
PermanentDepartment
Responsible Pharmacist OfficeMinimum Requirements
- B Pharm
- Registered with SAPC
- 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Experience in an aseptic manufacturing plant is essential
- Experience in a sterile environment
- Understanding of fractionation principles
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP principles
- Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP, etc.)
- Previous Managerial experience in a GMP compliant pharmaceutical company
Additional Requirements
n/a
Specific Operational Requirements
- The successful candidate will be required to work an 8 hour day between 08h00 to 16h00
- The successful candidate may be required to work overtime to meet the business needs
- Local travel may be required to meet business needs
Key Performance Areas
- Batch documentation review for final product release
- Facilitates timeous release of conforming batches based on the Projected Batch Release Plan
- Evaluates batch notifications in order to establish compliance with validated parameters and company procedures.
- Evaluation of rejects from produced batches
- Initiate batch related investigations, as required
- Compile Annual Product Quality Reviews per product
- Supervision and performance management of Office of the Responsible Pharmacist support staff
- Provide in-house training as per Office of the Responsible Pharmacist training programme
- Deputise for the Responsible Pharmacist and acts as back-up for Responsible Pharmacist in their absence
- Supports and assists the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a positive relationship with all relevant stakeholders internally and/or externally
- Active participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
- Assist the Responsible Pharmacist in ensuring continuous oversight of manufacturing processes
- Assists the Responsible Pharmacist in maintaining a state of inspection readiness
- Provide pharmaceutical support in decision making processes, cognisant of the regulatory landscape
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Analysis
- Tenacity
- Integrity
- Computer Literate