Job Purpose

• Production Pharmacist is responsible for Production activities, starting from incoming material to outgoing finished goods.

Job Responsibilities

• Involvement with pilot trials of products under development.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning and maintenance of production equipment and to report any malfunctioning to the appropriate department.
• Ensure strict compliance with production plans and generating daily production reports including variances.
• To monitor production operations and records in accordance with Master formula from the start of production till completion.
• Ensure all processes are done in strict compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Validation of production processes, preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• To ensure manufacturing and packaging operations are carried out as per SOPs
• Ensure that the appropriate Qualifications and calibrations of production equipment are performed as per SOP and the reports are generated
• Ensure appropriate inventory in conjunction with the store officer to ensure timely supply of materials needed for production
• Share responsibility with the maintenance team in ensuring that all production equipment is standardized and certified.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with at least 3 years work experience.
• Proven experience as a pharmacist.
• Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems
• Good organizing skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer oriented approach.