Quality Assurance Manager at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited


Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Limited and India’s Strides Arcolabs Limited, an NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited.

The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan, etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to join our team.
  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations.
  • The Quality Assurance Manager will develop and implement quality management systems, lead quality improvement initiatives, and manage a team of quality assurance professionals.
  • Lead the efforts of QA personnel responsible for the testing, investigations, and method transfer activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, values, and goals
  • Responsible for setting strategy direction for the Quality Assurance Dept. and team
  • Provide leadership for lot release, incoming quality, manufacturing, and labs investigations, change control and corrective and preventative action review/approval, manufacturing support, record review/approval, and ongoing projects support (if any)
  • Support team by guidance and coaching and provide direction/approval of activities and decisions
  • Cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, ethics, norms, and behaviors
  • Share oversight to individuals and team on personal development, performance, and quality related issues. Write and deliver performance reviews
  • Responsible for supporting all planned and unplanned manufacturing and labs deviations, review and approval of product and equipment change controls (including SOPs and master batch records)
  • Conduct impact assess to design changes and participate/coordinate CAPA Review Board
  • Maintain the structure to ensure that all quality commitments and timelines are tracked and met.
  • Work directly with internal and external customers to assure Best-in-Class expectations for quality are met if not exceeded
  • Analyze trends, quality metrics and other data to identify quality and compliance gaps.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) in line with industry standards and regulations.
  • Oversee the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications.
  • Lead and manage the quality assurance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Conduct regular audits of the production process to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to develop and implement quality control processes and procedures.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to quality assurance activities.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess B.Sc Degrees with 10 - 15 years relevant work experience.
  • Potential candidates with experience working in Quality Assurance department of chemical companies are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates with experience working as Quality Assurance Manager in pharmaceutical companies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address quality issues effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
  • Candidates must have 10 - 15 years work experience in chemical synthesis Industry.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent) and quality control methodologies.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing a team of quality assurance professionals.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  20th August, 2024.