Manager : Biological Unit (Vaccines) (Pharmaceutical manufacturing) - 6 month contract

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

One of our well known public sector clients are on the lookout for an experienced and registered HPCSA or SAPC Manager to join their Biological - vaccine production unit in Johannesburg. This will be a 6-month contract. 

Qualifications and experience:

  • No less than 6 years' post qualification experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing (prefer biological)
  • Diploma or degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) OR BSc. in Health Sciences (Health sciences / Healthcare technology / Microbiology / Immunology)
  • Must be registered with HPCSA or SAPC 
  • Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront 

Knowledge:

  • Quality control technical expertise
  • Validation
  • OHSA
  • General finance
  • Research statistics
  • Aseptic procedures 

Key skills:

  • Computer literacy - MS office / CAD / LIS
  • Communication
  • General management
  • Analytical
  • Problem solving
  • Supplier management 

Key experience: 

  • Assist with global research projects 
  • Liaise with external research institutes regarding technical designs and efficacy of the SAVP anti-venom
  • Directly manage venom contract suppliers in terms of budget , quality, performance and contract requirements 
  • Drive compliance
  • Align policies and procedures with GMP and GLP
  • Oversee biological unit, QC department and the animal unit 
  • Ensure that high quality and cost effective anti-venom products are produced, aligned with GLP and GMP, veterinary requirements 
  • Investigate and implement biological technology 
  • Develop new test methods
  • Conduct research 
  • Draft and implement calculation spreadsheets for data integrity purposes 
  • SOP's 


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