QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (PHARMACEUTICAL) WESTERN

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-* *Operational efficiency* * Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance and timeous release of product to market * Contribute to timeous implementation of QA projects.   *Operational activities:* * Assist with OTC dispensing in line with business requirements * Perform the compilation and population of lot release packs in line with release priorities * Assist with the release of printed packaging components and ensure all colour standards are signed off, filed and where necessary delivered to relevant suppliers or printers. * Ensure the timeous coordination of the destruction process. * Assist with the capturing of data and the maintenance of QA registers and send out reports as and when required * Assist with the compilation and/or closure of CCP’s and Issue Logs * Liaise with stakeholders as and when required * Assist with policy passport uploads and the circulation of standard operating procedures and training material within the department. * Facilitate the PQR process by compiling the various attachments for annual product quality reviews. * Capture PTC chart entries and assist with the verification of PTC charts as and when required * Assist with the management of reference standards and columns for existing products and new launches. * Coordinate and/or obtain quotes for consumables as/when required * Ensure all invoices received from laboratories are checked against approved pricelists and processed for approval * Assist with the compilation of monthly QA reports to HOD * Assist with sending out the weekly reports for CCP’s and policy passport statuses as and when required * Assist with the coordination of technical and/or other agreements for signature * Provide the necessary QA information to Compliance and Regulatory Affairs as and when required * Assist with launch activities in line with business priorities * Assist with compilation of minutes and actions as and when required * To carry out any other administrative duty as and when required * Assist with tracking, communication, and support of annual plan activities, including but not limited to annual stability plan, Product quality review schedule, Quality Agreement schedule, audits and risk management. * Coordinate sample handling including receipt, storage and any sample sending requirements. * Assist with Data Logger handling, temperature monitoring and OOS investigation activities. * Assist with minor investigations ie sampling or quantity discrepancies. * Compile, review and file stability reports   *Good Manufacturing practice (GMP)* * Maintain all GMP principles in line with departmental Quality System and *SAHPRA* requirements   *Documentation & Systems Management* *Documentation* * Assists with SOP tracking, compilation and circulation for sign off. * Assist with filing of