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Production Pharmacist
About this role
The Production Pharmacist oversees pharmaceutical manufacturing activities to ensure products are made in line with approved procedures, GMP, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role involves supervising production processes, ensuring proper documentation, monitoring staff and equipment, and maintaining compliance with company policies and standards. It targets individuals with relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and knowledge of GMP who can manage production efficiently while ensuring product quality, safety, and timely delivery. The employer operates an ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory in Lagos and is a leading name in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector. The position reports to the Production Manager or Head of Production and works with QA, QC, engineering, maintenance, warehouse, regulatory affairs, and supply chain teams.
What you would do
- Supervise daily pharmaceutical manufacturing activities across processes such as dispensing, mixing, granulation, compression, capsule filling, coating, and liquid preparation as applicable.
- Ensure production is conducted according to Batch Manufacturing Records, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Monitor processes to meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
- Ensure line clearance before starting production and between product batches.
- Coordinate with supervisors and operators to achieve daily and monthly production targets.
- Monitor yields, material usage and process losses; investigate significant discrepancies.
- Ensure cleaning, maintenance and readiness of equipment and production areas.
- Uphold cGMP, hygiene, gowning, contamination control; participate in CAPA and investigations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate production documentation and reports.
- Assist with audits and regulatory inspections as required.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from a recognised institution.
- Current PCN registration and practising licence.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, GDP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Experience with production equipment, process controls and manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with NAFDAC requirements and regulatory standards.
- Experience with oral solid dosage forms, liquids, capsules, tablets is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
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