Deputy Pharmacist

Gauteng, Midrand
- (Market related)

**Deputy Pharmacist**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Essential: BPharm Qualification.
- Essential: Registered with The South African Pharmacy Council.
- At least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance Management.
- Experience in submitting dossiers in the CTD (Common Technical Document) format.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Responsible Pharmacist.
- In-depth knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Good Warehouse Practice (GWP) possessing a certificate would be beneficial.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in compiling and submitting Act 101 (SAHPRA) and Act 36 (DALRRD) dossiers.
- Possess previous experience in the Animal Health industry.
- Beneficial: Familiarity with regulatory submissions in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Have knowledge of Pharmaceutical Production processes.
- Valid Driver’s License and Vehicle.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Prepare high-quality dossiers and submit them within specified timelines in designated countries to expedite registrations and approvals.
- Review, approve, and oversee the preparation of product labelling.
- Evaluate and approve product promotional materials.
- Manage local pharmacovigilance activities.
- Provide quality oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Conduct quality checks and release locally manufactured products (Act 36/1947) and imported products (Act 36/1947 and Act 101/1965).
- Develop and maintain quality documentation such as SOPs, Annual Product Reviews, and Batch Manufacturing Documents.
- Conduct self-inspections and manage external audits.
- Assist the QA Manager in complex and external audits when needed.
- Act as the Deputy Responsible Pharmacist for the entity.
- Implement regulatory strategies.
- Establish and maintain communication with regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and submit dossiers for regulatory approvals.
- Manage the maintenance and lifecycle of product dossiers.
- Oversee project management activities.
- Conduct regulatory due diligence for potential opportunities.
- Coordinate and oversee the management of local pharmacovigilance activities.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate quality requirements.
- Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) and related documentation.
- Provide training on quality activities.
- Manage audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.

**Closing Date**:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 4th August 2023, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 21st August 2023,

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- Consultant HM