Job Description

Company Description

We 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 officesin 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.

Responsibilities: Verify orders, attach data loggers and generate relevant reports and analysis.

• Manage quarantine shipments.
• Oversight of Export process
• Manage permit process for export items.
• Manage fridge line items.
• Perform internal /external audits and follow up on closure of findings.
• General oversight of complete flow of Finished goods from receipt to dispatch
• Assist with ordering and control of non-production spend items.
• Ensure pharmaceutical control and compliance in the warehouse functions related to Credit Returns, destruction, non-conforming stock and with on site courier.
• Ensure that products are correctly handled, stored and transactions recorded in line with regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents that have resulted in non-conformance and customer complaints.
• Pharmaceutical oversight of the sample process
• Perform reconciliation of data in situations such as short supplies and recalls.
• Follow up on all queries and resolve them in the shortest possible timeframe within the policy framework.
• Display a professional attitude when responding to customer needs.
• Update internal and external customers constantly as to the progress of their queries.
• Update SOPs timeously as per the review period to reflect current document control practices.
• Ensure timeous completion of all relevant documentation and ERP transactions as required.
• Request documentation and follow up on all outstanding documentation.
• Collate information and data for monthly statistics.
• Log/Monitor deviations, CAPAs and change control requests, perform root cause analysis and closure of actions.
• Conducting regular meetings with internal customers to ensure quality and due dates performance.
• Perform functions related to validation and temperature mapping.
• Assist QAM with Distribution quality queries.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• BPharm degree is mandatory
• Registration with Pharmacy Council
• 2- 5 years related work experience
• Pharmaceutical Industrial/ Distribution experience would be an advantage.
• Flexible to overtime requirements

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Regulatory and Pharmaceutical requirements, GMP, Product and Process knowledge

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Easy adapt to change and evolving requirements of role
• 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, GMP, Product and Process knowledge
• Gathering of information
• Meeting deadlines

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 13th February 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