About the Role
Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited, a leading household name in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry known for trusted brands like Vitaclox and Inbu, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant QC Manager. Operating from our ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Ikeja, Lagos, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and affordable healthcare products to millions. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in maintaining our rigorous quality standards, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence within our Quality Control laboratory.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise day-to-day QC activities encompassing raw materials, packaging materials, in-process goods, finished products, and stability samples.
- Review and approve analytical test results, worksheets, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and comprehensive laboratory documentation.
- Ensure all testing procedures strictly adhere to approved specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pharmacopoeial standards, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Lead and manage Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), deviations, laboratory incidents, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Oversee the proper operation, calibration, qualification, and maintenance of advanced laboratory instruments including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and FTIR.
- Maintain absolute laboratory compliance with GLP, data integrity requirements, and relevant local or international regulatory standards.
- Coordinate seamlessly with QA, Production, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs departments to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Train, mentor, and supervise QC analysts while championing laboratory safety protocols and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), B.Sc., or M.Sc. in Chemistry or a related analytical science discipline.
- Possess 4 to 10 years of robust pharmaceutical Quality Control experience, with a proven track record in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
- In-depth technical knowledge of cGMP, GLP, pharmacopoeias, advanced chromatographic techniques, and comprehensive OOS investigation procedures.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations from bodies such as WHO-GMP, USFDA, or NAFDAC is highly advantageous.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous leadership development within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other attractive staff welfare benefits.