Production Pharmacist at Bond Chemist Limited

Summary of Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning and organization of the company’s manufacturing processes.
• Implements operational manuals, production plans, and approved manufacturing programs.
• Ensures manufacturing processes conform to organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Reviews and verifies the availability of adequate raw materials, packaging materials, utilities, filters, and machine spare parts to prevent production disruptions.
• Ensures weekly and monthly production schedules are achieved in line with approved plans.
• Supervises drug manufacturing activities to ensure full compliance with cGMP requirements and other regulatory standards.
• Ensures standard batch yields are achieved and investigates any significant variances.
• Reviews and signs batch manufacturing records (BMRs) and related production documents.
• Ensures general cleanliness and hygienic conditions of manufacturing areas in compliance with GMP standards.
• Ensures all production equipment is qualified, calibrated, and maintained in good working condition.
• Assists in process validation, pilot-scale trials, and technology transfer activities for new products.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) to resolve production-related quality issues.
• Ensures proper documentation of all production activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains discipline and promotes a positive work culture among production staff.
• Conducts and oversees on-the-job training for production personnel.
• Ensures production personnel comply with safety, health, and quality standards and wear appropriate PPE before and during operations.
• Participates in audits (internal and external) and implements corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where necessary.
• Monitors adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and initiates revisions when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Academic Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in a similar role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and possess a valid practicing license.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• High level of attention to detail with a professional and approachable personality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively multitask.
• Ability to monitor and manage inventory efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer use.