Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONWe are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.The Groups key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.OBJECTIVE: To ensure GDP and GWP compliance for all Warehouse and Distribution processes. Monitor adherence to guidelines, procedures and document controls. Deliver expected quality assurance and operational targets as per the business requirements. Assume pharmaceutical responsibility for warehouse processes. Serve as the deputy Responsible Pharmacist.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control of Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 items in accordance with legislative requirements
• Control of fridge line items in accordance with legislative requirements
• Manage and Control the Credit Returns processes
• Manage and Control the destruction process
• Perform internal and external audits; self-inspections, when required
• Log CAPAs, Deviations and Change controls
• Assist with temperature monitoring and investigations
• Review and update SOPS to ensure alignment to current business practices.
• Conduct training of staff and maintain training records where applicable
• Inspect and report on all Product Quality Complaints
• Assist with investigation of Customer Complaints
• Assist with the Blocking/unblocking of stock
• Assist with Sample requests
• Co-ordinate and monitor QA stock releases and re-blocking when required
• Facilitate the return, control and reconcile of all Recalled stock
• Facilitate the correct investigation and reporting of all stock non-conformances
• Control and close out all non-conforming stock queries
• Manage and control short dated/expired stock throughout the warehouse until destruction
• Control the receipt and reporting of all warehouse damages
• Ensure measures in place that prevent unauthorized access to stock
• Assist with Quality Risk assessments when required
• Identify storage requirement of stock and ensure data is updated on SAP
• Ensure comprehensive investigations and reporting for all stock discrepancies and inventory adjustments made
• Assist with stock audit trail reports for various departments
• Assist with Customer verification
• Manage and control export orders
• Manage departmental SAP queries related to releases and Customer returns

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• BPharm degree
• Registration with Pharmacy Council
• 2- 5 years related work experience in industrial sector
• Pharmaceutical Distribution experience would be an advantage.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Attention to detail; sense of urgency; accuracy and well organised
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and good problem solving skills
• Demonstrate good leadership skills
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Pharmaceutical requirements, GWP/GDP, Product and Process knowledge
• Gathering of information
• Meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Pharmaceutical requirements, GMP, Product and Process knowledge

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before 21 May 2024. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application

Aspen Pharmacare