About the Role
Shalina Healthcare is a market leader dedicated to making quality healthcare products affordable and accessible across Africa. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Manager - Quality Control to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee all quality control activities within our manufacturing facility, ensuring that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods consistently meet the highest quality standards, internal policies, and stringent regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and supervise all Quality Control laboratory operations, including chemical, microbiological, and instrumental analysis.
- Ensure rigorous testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products against approved specifications.
- Review and approve laboratory results, certificates of analysis (CoA), and comprehensive test reports.
- Maintain strict compliance with regulatory requirements such as GMP, GLP, WHO, and NAFDAC guidelines.
- Oversee the calibration, qualification, and routine maintenance of advanced laboratory equipment.
- Lead investigations regarding Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and operational deviations, ensuring proper documentation and timely closure.
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, and analytical test methods.
- Coordinate stability studies and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
- Manage, mentor, and train QC staff, conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Support internal and external audits, including official regulatory inspections.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and Quality Assurance to safeguard product quality and compliance.
- Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field (Master Degree is an added advantage).
- 10 to 15 years of proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 to 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory frameworks such as NAFDAC and WHO.
- Hands-on experience operating analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, and UV Spectrophotometers.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, commitment to data integrity, and strong report-writing capabilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading multinational healthcare company.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- A collaborative, inclusive work culture that values employee contribution to community health.