Pharmacist

Reports To: Pharmaceutical Manager / Quality Manager / Production Manager

Job Summary

• The Pharmacist is responsible for supporting the development, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• The role ensures that all products meet regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and company quality policies while promoting patient safety and product effectiveness.
• A pharmacist in a pharmaceutical company is responsible for ensuring that medicines are developed, manufactured, tested, stored, and distributed in compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining product quality, safety, and efficacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Supervise and monitor the manufacturing process to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing and packaging records.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities, including reviewing test results and investigating deviations.
• Monitor product stability and ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support product registration, licensing, and regulatory submissions.
• Investigate customer complaints, product defects, and recalls when necessary.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production and quality personnel.
• Collaborate with research and development, production, engineering, and regulatory teams during product development and commercialization.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Keep up to date with changes in pharmaceutical regulations and industry best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Reduction in manufacturing deviations and quality incidents.
• Successful completion of audits with minimal observations.
• Timely completion of documentation and batch record reviews.
• Product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• Valid pharmacist license / registration with the appropriate regulatory authority.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, or regulatory affairs is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, GLP, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem - solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmaceutical documentation systems.

Key Skills:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Quality assurance and quality control.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Documentation and record management.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in manufacturing plants, laboratories, offices, or warehouse environments.
• May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May involve shift work depending on production schedules.