Executive - Quality Control

Job Overview

This position focuses on verifying that all raw materials, intermediate products, and final pharmaceutical products meet prescribed quality criteria in strict alignment with regulatory protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and the company’s quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out both routine and specialized testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished pharmaceuticals, and stability test samples.
• Adhere to GMP, GLP, and regulatory mandates, including compliance with authorities such as NAFDAC, WHO, and FDA when applicable.
• Perform chemical, physical, and instrumental analyses leveraging devices like HPLC, GC, UV Spectrophotometer, and dissolution testing apparatus.
• Analyze, interpret, and document analytical findings with accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare and calibrate reagents, solutions, and volumetric standards used in testing procedures.
• Manage laboratory instrumentation maintenance, ensuring regular calibration and validation per scheduled timelines.
• Engage in method validation, transfer, and verification undertakings to support lab processes.
• Investigate discrepancies such as Out of Specification (OOS) or Out of Trend (OOT) results, facilitate root cause analysis, and assist in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain meticulous documentation conforming to data integrity standards (ALCOA+ principles).
• Ensure cleanliness and safety compliance within the laboratory environment.
• Provide support during internal audits and external regulatory inspections.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and oversee timely material/product release procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 5 to 8 years of professional experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing quality control settings.
• Advanced familiarity with analytical methodologies and operation of lab instruments.
• Thorough understanding of GMP, GLP, and compliance requirements from regulators such as NAFDAC and WHO.