Description
The Production Pharmacist ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturing activities comply with GMP, statutory requirements, SOPs and quality standards. The role supports production planning, inspections, batch processing, compliance, deviations and process improvements, while providing guidance to the production team and acting as the pharmacist on shift when required.
Requirements
- Plan and prioritise daily, weekly and monthly production activities.
- Manage and use production resources effectively.
- Conduct inspections of production rooms, equipment and processes.
- Verify schedules, room and equipment readiness.
- Review and approve line start-ups, closures and clearances.
- Review and approve batch reconciliations and production documentation.
- Ensure production processes meet required standards and specifications.
- Manage and approve change controls, deviations and concessions.
- Investigate customer complaints and support resolutions.
- Identify process and procedure improvements.
- Conduct GMP, environmental and compliance checks.
- Review batch records, IPCs, logbooks and other production documentation.
- Investigate deviations, assess risks and implement corrective actions.
- Report maintenance and production issues.
- Train Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants on SOPs.
- Identify training and refresher-training needs.
- Complete and maintain accurate records, reports and systems.
- Act as the Pharmacist/Team Leader on shift when required.
Qualification:
Experience:
- 1–3 years' relevant work experience.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
Work Level: Mid-Level
Job Type: Permanent
Aspen Office In South Africa