About the Role
Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited, a leading name in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry known for trusted brands like Vitaclox and Vitacillin, is looking for a dedicated Assistant QC Manager to join our ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Ikeja, Lagos. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining our high standards of product excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise day-to-day quality control activities covering raw materials, packaging materials, in-process goods, finished products, and stability samples.
- Review and approve analytical test results, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), worksheets, and essential laboratory documentation.
- Ensure all testing procedures strictly adhere to approved specifications, SOPs, pharmacopoeial standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Lead investigations for Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), deviations, and laboratory incidents while implementing robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Oversee the proper operation, calibration, qualification, and maintenance of advanced laboratory instruments including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and FTIR.
- Maintain stringent laboratory compliance with GLP, data integrity, and local or international regulatory standards.
- Coordinate seamlessly with QA, Production, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to resolve quality-related challenges.
- Train, mentor, and supervise QC analysts while enforcing strict laboratory safety protocols.
- Participate actively in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory agency inspections.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, or a related analytical science discipline.
- 4 to 10 years of hands-on pharmaceutical quality control experience, with proven supervisory or team-lead capability.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, GLP, pharmacopoeias, advanced analytical techniques, and data integrity principles.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations from WHO-GMP, USFDA, MHRA, or NAFDAC is a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance and medical benefits for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment in a state-of-the-art facility located in Ikeja, Lagos.