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Site Quality & Compliance Lead and Responsible Pharmacist (East London)

Cape Town, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-site · South Africa

Core

Lead, manage, and implement site quality systems and plant quality in compliance with South African/Sub-Saharan Africa regulations and Kenvue standards while acting as the Responsible Pharmacist.

Role type

Senior Quality & Compliance Lead / Responsible Pharmacist

Builds

OTC pharmaceutical products (NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, etc.)

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Regulatory Compliance

Required skills

GMP compliance, Quality System management, CAPA management, Internal/External audit coordination, Supplier management, Product recall management, Regulatory agency liaison, Quality budget management, Change control, Product release approval

Preferred skills

SAPC registration, Responsible Pharmacist eligibility, Veeva/BPCS/Tru/Symphony proficiency

Technologies

Veeva, BPCS, Tru, Symphony, Microsoft

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee compliance of site quality system and plant quality processes; Review and implement quality system elements and regulatory requirements; Coordinate and monitor quality system KPIs (NC, CAPA, Global Change Control, Internal Audits); Manage direct and indirect material suppliers; Conduct site quality management reviews and oversee product quality review reports; Oversight of quality control laboratory activities and on-time release of materials and finished products; Administer quality electronic systems; Conduct leadership quality Gemba walks on the shop floor; Handle and escalate critical quality holds; Conduct product recalls, market withdrawals, and regulatory notifications; Connect with external regulatory agencies for site certification; Ensure QA and Manufacturing functions comply with SAHPRA and local Acts; Oversight of quality budget expenditure (CAPEX and OPEX).