Posted:October 12, 2023
By:Semasocial
Company Details
Industry:
Pharmaceuticals
Description:
Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company which uses cutting edge technology and innovation to meet the everyday needs of all patients. For over 80 years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Our portfolio includes over 1000 products across wide range of therapeutic categories with one quality standard globally. Whilst delivering a long-term sustainable business, Cipla recognises its duty to provide affordable medicines. Cipla’s emphasis on access for patients was recognised globally for the pioneering role played in HIV/AIDS treatment as the first pharmaceutical company to provide a triple combination anti-retroviral (ARV) in Africa at less than a dollar a day and thereby treating many millions of patients since 2001. Cipla's research and development focuses on developing innovative products and drug delivery systems.
Job Description
Job Purpose
- To ensure that Cipla SSA operates in compliance with Cipla’s Quality Management System requirements, Regulations in the respective SSA countries, in-country guidelines as well as Good Practice guidance documents pertaining to manufacture, warehousing and distribution of medicines and other health related products.
- To centrally support and perform SSA QA activities for all SSA countries from the Cipla Kenya office with regards to Vendor management (QTA’s, site audits, site approval), QA technical query resolution, audits and general QA support.
Accountabilities
- Implements and manages Quality Management System (QMS) for Cipla in the SSA territories.
- Manages all Quality related activities with the respective in-country warehouses and distributors.
- Review and escalation of Non-conformances (NC), Deviations and Out of Specification/Trend (OOS/OOT) notifications impacting SSA supply.
- Co-ordination of QA Product Complaints/ Technical Queries
- SSA vendor Management
- Quality Technical Agreement (QTA)
- Audit readiness by ensuring Cipla Kenya’s QMS is compliant to relevant acts and standards including.
- Product Recall by coordinating all recall activities for all SSA countries and acting as SPOC between MAH, distributor and respective Cipla teams.
- Supports Quality Operations Director SS Assists with any reasonable duties as requested by SSA QA management to ensure that the department is functioning optimally and meeting its set objectives and goals.
Education Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy
- Additional business diploma / degree is an added advantage.
- Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel both at Intermediate level and higher.
Relevant Work Experience
- At least 3 years’ work experience in a pharmaceutical company or similar background.
- Experience in Quality Assurance is required.
- Experience in performing audits is required.
- Experience in a pharmaceutical wholesale/ warehouse would be beneficial.
Competencies and Skills
- High level of written and verbal communication ability in English.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to cope under pressure, stress, high volume workload and adhere to strict deadlines.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
Contact Information
Name: Hiring Kenya
