Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates who can join a work team with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

Senior QA Pharmacist is responsible for carrying out/ participating in various QA Operations: Documentation, Internal Auditing, Product Quality Review, Validation/ Qualification of process/ Equipment/ Method, and Training activities within the organization.

Employment type          : Permanent

Number Required          :  one

 Main Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the QA Associate Manager, The Senior QA Pharmacist shall carry out the following duties:
• Participate and supervise the preparation/ review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate and supervise the preparation and review of Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and Batch Packaging Record (BPR).
• Preparation of process validation protocols and reports for validation.
• Preparation, review, and checking of specifications for packaging materials.
• Participate in designing, checking, and supporting the preparation and approval of printed packaging material artworks.
• Participate and follow-up the execution of both validation and qualification activities; document review, and closing.  .
• Participate in periodic self-inspections conducted in the company and follow up of the implementation and closeout of the audit observations.
• Responsible for assessing and follow-up of the closing of initiated CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) and reviewing of documents related to it.
• Responsible for assessing, and following the closeout of initiated change controls, deviation control and compliant reports, and reviewing documents related to that.
• Participate in the review of all annually manufactured products by Julphar Pharmaceuticals Plc. (Ethiopia) and prepare Product Quality Review (PQR) document for each product.
• To prepare    training   and training assessment     materials    based   on cGMP   and   SOPs   and   give   on the job   (OTJ)   and   class   room trainings   (CRT).
• Monitor    the implementation     of SOPs and other master documents     in Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC. (Ethiopia).
• Prepare, update, and compile registration dossiers upon request from the registration department.
• Promote, follow-up and practice good documentation practice.
• Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies.
• Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC.
• Maintain good relationship and communication with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

Performs other duties (where explanation provided and understood) that concern the department in accordance with the instruction issued by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Educational Qualification

• BSc in Pharmacy

Minimum relevant experience

• More than 5 years of experience in Production pharmacist (Experience in manufacturing industry is advantageous)

Core competencies

• Team player
• Good Command of English.
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Good leadership skills
• Scheduled and organized
• Capacity to solve problem and to make sound decision.

Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

Plant manager is responsible for providing operational leadership and tactical execution of the assigned Focus Factory in Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ethiopia). Directly manages the supervision and coordination of all direct production centers with all non-production support groups to meet sales forecasts, corporate goals and objectives. Responsible for dealing directly with the technical collaborator with respect to production related issues.

Division: Plant

Reporting to : Country Manager

Employment type: Permanent

Number Required: One

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, control and direct production activities and packaging areas to ensure they are valid, progressive, efficient, cost effective and in compliance.
• Manage work priorities and time-lines and allocate resources to assure assigned focus factory goals and time-lines are met.
• Execute focus factory manufacturing strategy and align with overall plant strategy.
• Partner with quality leadership to ensure good quality and cGMP practices and their implementation in manufacturing.
• Lead, coach and train employees toward team concepts.
• Review technical department activities (Production, Store, Engineering)
• Achieve monthly production targets
• Optimum utilization of man power.
• Facilitate regulatory audits and supervision
• Cost reduction and yield improvement.
• Execute talent management initiatives including the creation and delivery of robust career development. Demonstrate management principles through effective coaching, mentoring and differentiation of development for employees. Focused talent acquisition/management process to increase talent at the supervisory level.
• MFMs, Specifications, SOP, MPIs and code list updating in compliance with local manufacturing process in Julphar Ethiopia format.
• Involve in production as well as packaging problem resolution and assure compliance and smooth running of plant.
• Prepare and submit monthly plant report in Julphar Ethiopia format.
• Prepare and submit to Country Director & relevant bodies in the factory; yearly, quarterly, monthly & weekly production plan as well as implementation report.
• Make sure there are sufficient raw materials, packaging materials and other inputs required for production in stock as well as in transit which supports continuous production.
• Make sure every production line is operational and fully utilized except for force majeure.
• Supervise, coordinate and lead production team, engineering team and store.
• Ensure company peace and tranquility by the virtue of availing conducive working environment.
• Ensure proper interpersonal relationships in the department.
• Work in close collaboration with other departments of the company towards ultimate objective of the company.
• Plan and review production activities in advance based on proper inventory follow up system.
• Prepare & review day to day production plan so as to meet effective implementation of the plan.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for the release of RM/PM/ in process testing/ finished goods testing.
• Discuss and give feedback on day to day production plan, shortage and priorities to supply chain (Logistics). Follow up with supply chain for timely availability of RM/PM.
• Reviews monthly requirement of man power with Production Manager as well as HR & General Service Manager.
• Plan machines utilization to avoid repeated change over.
• Make sure proper documents are in place with respect to production, engineering & store.
• Periodically (based on external inspectors comment) conduct system audit in close collaboration with QA/QC.
• Study details of non-compliance report given by QA/QC department or external auditors and plan time bound remedial action to mitigate short coming.
• Make sure percentage manufacturing cost is within limit.
• Monitor production process and take appropriate action to reduce cost.
• Make sure sufficient spare part is available for preventive maintenance of machines.
• Make sure all raw materials & finished products are utilized or marketed at a reasonable time before expiry
• Work in Technical collaboration with the head office on issues related to new products from project development, HQ, manufacturing to packaging, validation and documentation.
• Responsible for all equipments, machineries and utilities:
• Maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Calibration with QA
• HAVAC and Boiler etc. with the concerned department.
• Proactively identify problems related with production force, supplies, building as well as machines and come up with mitigation plan.
• Shall execute other assignments provided by Country Manager.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or Master Degree in Pharmaceutics.
• 10 years relevant experience, out of which 6 years’ experience in senior job positions. 
• English Language is a must
• High strategic and analytical skills
• Driving Results and result orientation mind-set
• Excellent self-learning and development capabilities
• Demonstrating corporate values and high ethical behaviours and Integrity in his day to day operation
• Excellent coaching, training and monitoring skills
• High emotional intelligence and understanding of performance drivers and motivational curve
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work across boundaries
• Leadership Capabilities
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).

General Responsibilities

To supervise the activity of conducting, Controlling and maintaining the chemical and physical analysis of the QC laboratory

General Requirements

The QC Manager is generally required to implement all cGMP requirements

Responsivities /Accountabilities

Under the guidance of the Country Manager, The QC Manager shall carry out the following duties:

• Assures total management and control of Quality Control work and personnel.
• Establish goals, objectives and measures to drive continuous improvement of the QC operations.
• Plan and direct the quality control department to ensure lab testing provide the highest quality analytical support for manufacturing while ensuring compliance with cGMP and GLP.
• Maintain laboratories and ensure adequate supply of equipment for daily operations
• Ensure all vendors have been qualified and adhere to vendor qualification standards with the aim of optimal utilization of the reduced testing procedure
• Ensure that sampling and testing priorities are consistent with manufacturing, production and customer service schedules.
• Ensure that all raw materials, bulks, and finished goods are tested in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Execute and approve all laboratory investigations.
• Review and control all laboratory results of out of trend and out of specification. Ensure test failures are investigated and documented, and that corrective action is taken
• Review and approve protocols and reports such as method validation, method transfer, stability study, risk assessment etc.
• Participate in the development and validation of the manufacturing process.
• Manage, review and approve specifications, methods, SOPs, etc.
• Review and approve final data; ensuring complete and properly documented results.
• Maintains and regulates the Q.C record books, sheets and documents in orderly accurate and readable form.
• Resolve problems with instruments, test methods, lab chemicals, standards, and samples.
• Arrange installation and qualification of instruments/equipment.
• Ensure calibrations, standards, log books and other GMP compliance activities are performed in the laboratory.
• Control and maintains the minimum stock level for all chemicals reagents, primary reference standards, working standards and wares in the physico-chemical and microbiological laboratory.
• Respond to technical questions from customers about laboratory issues.
• Organize stability studies and review the stability of products according to the stability schedule of the company.
• Ensures and maintains the physico-chemical and microbiological laboratories are cleaned and tidy as per the SOP.
• Ensures proper handling of inflammable, chemicals and products according to fire protection rules.
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes.
• Prepare and organize training on relevant existing and new SOPs and verify that training has been satisfactory and provide ongoing technical training.
• Prepare monthly quality control plan versus achievement report and submit to Country manager.
• Is responsible and authorized to take disciplinary measures as per the personnel manual.
• Respect and obey the rules and regulations of the company.
• Perform other duties that concern the department

Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Pharmacy/Chemistry or Master Degree Pharmacy / Chemistry

Minimum relevant experience

10 years relevant experience, out of which 6 years’ experience in senior job positions

Core competencies

• Team player
• Good Command of English.
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Good leadership skills
• Scheduled and organized
• Capacity to solve problem and to make sound decision.

Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates who can join a work team with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

•  To oversee all aspects of pharmaceutical production, including manufacturing and packaging operations.
• To monitor, supervise and coordinate all activities of production from start to final, plans trouble shootings for existing products.

Main Responsibilities:

•  Under the guidance of the Production Manager, the Sr. Production pharmacist shall carry out the following duties:
• Plan and maintain production schedules and measures progress by established standards of performance.
• Develop schedules from the master production program establishing sequence and time frame for manufacturing operations in order to meet production requirements.
• Set up operational series for production operation processes and directs the implementation on all manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Manage facilities and equipment cleaning and sanitation.
• Forecasts the consequences of production activities and responsible for the decisions made under scope.
• Recognizes and solves problems affecting production including schedules, staff, quality and order of production line.
• Designs to reduce total production lead time and effective utilization of working hours.
• Responsible for maintaining product quality standards as per cGMP requirements.
• Involves in production scale up and validation activities.
• Prepares and reviews manufacturing records, process validation records and SOPs.
• Responsible to ensure that all SOPs are implemented and documented.
• Responsible for follow-up and receiving of machines before and after maintenance
• Checks the calibration and preventive maintenance status of machines
• Maintains appropriate GMP records for all manufacturing operations.
• Ensures that all batch records are properly completed on time.
• Performs, manages and records all change control and deviation procedures.
• Prepares all documents and records of production for internal and external inspection.
• Manages, organizes and coordinates shift arrangement of production activities.
• Assists the production Team Leader in preparation of monthly and weekly plans and reports.
• Strictly follow to reduce wastage during manufacturing and follow disposal of production waste.
• Develops daily and weekly work Plan and allocates the required manpower.
• Supervises staff and operation of all production lines.
• Provides on-job and class room trainings for all production employees as per the training calendar and as required.
• Is responsible and authorized to take minor disciplinary measures as per the personnel manual.
• Follows hygienic conditions of the staff on production.
• Implement and follow safety procedures.
• Checks on the status of fire extinguishers and record on the appropriate form.
• Respect and obey the rules and regulation and sign and abide by the company’s code of operation.
• Performs all additional works as instructed by Production Manager

Educational Qualification

• BSc in Pharmacy

Minimum relevant experience

• More than 5 years of experience in Production pharmacist (Experience in manufacturing industry is advantageous)

Core competencies

• Team player
• Good Command of English.
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Good leadership skills
  Scheduled and organized
  Capacity to solve problem and to make sound decision.