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Warehouse Pharmacist

Pharmacist ~ Quality Assurance
Gauteng – South Africa

Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Warehouse Pharmacist to support the maintenance of warehouse quality systems and ensure pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution activities are conducted in accordance with applicable quality, regulatory and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain warehouse quality systems, including the creation, review, implementation and updating of SOPs.

  • Manage warehouse deviations, CAPAs and change controls, including tracking through to successful closure and implementation.

  • Train warehouse staff on GWP requirements and applicable SOPs.

  • Conduct self-inspections, coordinate third-party audits and ensure warehouse readiness for regulatory and professional audits.

  • Coordinate warehouse validation projects, equipment calibration and applicable technical agreements.

  • Monitor temperature and humidity conditions and manage temperature excursions/out-of-specification conditions.

  • Monitor warehouse operations, including receiving, dispatching, cycle counts and stock control.

  • Coordinate product sampling, stock investigations and the destruction of goods.

  • Initiate warehouse risk assessments and participate in Quality Management Reviews.

  • Compile compliance and stock reports and support stock counts and other warehouse projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • BPharm degree.

  • Active membership with the SAPC.

  • 2–3 years’ experience as a Warehouse Pharmacist.

  • GWP/GDP training is essential.

  • Experience within a pharmaceutical distribution/wholesale environment.

  • More than 1 year of QA experience.

  • Knowledge of validation protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of warehouse and distribution procedures and the ability to interpret and practically apply pharmaceutical compliance requirements. You should be a strong team player who can work effectively under pressure, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are an experienced Pharmacist ready to apply your pharmaceutical quality and warehouse expertise within a distribution environment, apply now using the link below.