Operations Pharmacist at Drugstoc eHub Limited

Job Summary

• The Operations Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing pharmaceutical warehouse operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient storage, handling, and distribution of medicines and healthcare products. The role ensures strict adherence to regulatory requirements, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and company standards, while maintaining inventory accuracy, product integrity, and operational efficiency. The Pharmacist also provides professional oversight, supports quality assurance initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely order fulfilment and uninterrupted supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PCN, NAFDAC, and GDP guidelines across all warehouse operations
• Maintain proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cold-chain, segregation, controlled medicines)
• Oversee inventory processes: receiving, put-away, picking, packing, dispatch, cycle counts, and reconciliation
• Review and approve inbound and outbound products, ensuring batch tracking, expiry management, and documentation accuracy
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, damages, expiries, recalls, and non-conformances; implement CAPA
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, internal audits, and ensure audit readiness and closure of findings
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to support efficient order fulfilment and optimal stock levels
• Develop, implement, and improve SOPs in line with regulatory and operational best practices
• Train and supervise warehouse staff on GDP, SOPs, safety, and quality standards
• Monitor KPIs (order accuracy, stock loss, turnaround time, compliance) and prepare reports
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical warehouse operations, GDP, and regulatory compliance
• High attention to detail in inventory control, documentation, and quality assurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and people management capability
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or PharmD)
• Valid license with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical warehouse operations, distribution, or supply chain
• Experience with GDP, inventory management systems, and audit processes
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian pharmaceutical regulations
• Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership skills
• Willingness to work in Ibadan and support extended operational hours