Process Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Main Purpose of the Role

•  To ensure GDP and GWP compliance for all Warehouse and Distribution processes. Monitor adherence to guidelines, procedures and document controls. Deliver expected quality assurance and operational targets as per the business requirements. Assume pharmaceutical responsibility for warehouse processes. Serve as the deputy Responsible Pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control of Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 items in accordance with legislative requirements
• Control of fridge line items in accordance with legislative requirements
• Manage and Control the Credit Returns processes
• Manage and Control the destruction process
• Perform internal and external audits; self-inspections, when required
• Log CAPA’s, Deviations and Change controls
• Assist with temperature monitoring and investigations
• Review and update SOPS to ensure alignment to current business practices.
• Conduct training of staff and maintain training records where applicable
• Inspect and report on all Product Quality Complaints
• Assist with investigation of Customer Complaints
• Assist with the Blocking/unblocking of stock
• Assist with Sample requests
• Co-ordinate and monitor QA stock releases and re-blocking when required
• Facilitate the return, control and reconcile of all Recalled stock
• Facilitate the correct investigation and reporting of all stock non-conformances
• Control and close out all non-conforming stock queries
• Manage and control short dated/expired stock throughout the warehouse until destruction
• Control the receipt and reporting of all warehouse damages
• Ensure measures in place that prevent unauthorized access to stock
• Assist with Quality Risk assessments when required
• Identify storage requirement of stock and ensure data is updated on SAP
• Ensure comprehensive investigations and reporting for all stock discrepancies and inventory adjustments made
• Assist with stock audit trail reports for various departments
• Assist with Customer verification
• Manage and control export orders
• Manage departmental SAP queries related to releases and Customer returns

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• BPharm degree
• Registration with Pharmacy Council
• 2- 5 years related work experience in industrial sector
• Pharmaceutical Distribution experience would be an advantage.

 KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Regulatory and Pharmaceutical requirements, GMP, Product and Process knowledge

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail; sense of urgency; accuracy and well organised
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate good leadership skills
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Pharmaceutical requirements, GMP, Product and Process knowledge
• Gathering of information
• Meeting deadlines