To manage the activities of the biologicals units, overseeing animal units and QC department to provide high quality and cost-effective anti-venom in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Veterinary requirements

To manage, investigate and implement biological industry technology within SAVP to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the division, this includes conducting research and the development of new test methods and methodologies as well as of method transfers and methodologies

To provide operational guidance and utilize technology, laboratory, manufacturing and immunological specific knowledge to provide high quality and effective products to SAVP

Provides oversight and approval of GMP (change controls, deviations, CAP’s procedures, validation protocols) in line with SAVP’s Total Quality Management system

Managing GLP and current GMP quality and operational systems within SAVP to ensure that products produced meet or exceed required specifications and internal operations are cost effective

Designs and implements calculations spreadsheet for all tests methods and processes ensuring data integrity, also authors Standard Operating Procedures and Specifications for Stables, small animals and quality control

To liaise with professional bodies to stay abreast of and in compliance with current legislation

To manage client and supplier relationships to meet organisational and customer needs and to maintain the image of SAVP

To manage, maintain and apply policies and procedures in line with GLP and GMP to ensure compliance is achieved

Manage venom contract suppliers in terms of budget, contractual requirements deliverables, performance and quality

Liaises with external research institutes on the technical design and efficacy of the SAVP antivenoms and assist with global research projects

 

Four (4) year Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy (B. Pharm / BSc in Health Sciences (Health Sciences (Healthcare Technology / Microbiology/ Immunology)

Registration with the Health Professional Council/South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist

Six (6) years post qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (preferably in biologicals)

Knowledge of immunological process management-at least one (1) year

Knowledge of GMP and GLP

Knowledge of aseptic procedures

Knowledge of technical expertise in Quality Control testing

Validation knowledge

Knowledge of OHSA-at least one (1) year

Knowledge of general finance

Knowledge of research statistic

Knowledge of research statistics-at least I year

Computer literacy (MS Office packages, CAD & LIS)

Communication skills (verbal and written)

General Management skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills