Production Pharmacist
APL
Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
APL is seeking a skilled Production Pharmacist to oversee the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of comprehensive experience in a pharmaceutical production environment. This role requires deep knowledge of various dosage forms including oral liquids such as syrups, drops, and elixirs, topical preparations like ointments and creams, as well as solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. The Production Pharmacist will lead a team of 10 personnel, coordinating production activities and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance throughout all manufacturing stages. The Production Pharmacist is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling drug production processes to meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements. This position demands strong leadership skills to manage the team effectively, delegate tasks, and foster a compliant and productive working environment. The candidate must maintain thorough documentation, support continuous process improvements, and collaborate with other departments to align manufacturing with organizational goals and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the entire pharmaceutical production process across all dosage forms including oral liquids, ointments, creams, tablets, and capsules.
- Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) to maintain product quality and safety.
- Lead and supervise a team of 10 production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management to optimize productivity and team efficiency.
- Coordinate the manufacturing schedule to meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Review and validate production batch records and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain continuous process flow.
- Collaborate with quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory affairs teams to support audits, inspections, and product release processes.
- Implement and promote best practices in production processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of production equipment and facilities.
- Monitor raw material usage and inventory in coordination with procurement to avoid production delays.
- Provide training and mentorship to team members on production techniques, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare reports on production activities, quality metrics, and personnel performance for senior management.
Experience
5 Years
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Required Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Pharmaceutical Production
- Team Leadership
- Batch Documentation
- Quality Control
Nice to Have Skills
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Training and Mentoring