Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards.
The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Pharmacist
Job Location: Ogun
Department: Production
Reports To: Pharmaceutical Manager / Quality Manager / Production Manager
Job Summary
- The Pharmacist is responsible for supporting the development, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
- The role ensures that all products meet regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and company quality policies while promoting patient safety and product effectiveness.
Job Description
- A pharmacist in a pharmaceutical company is responsible for ensuring that medicines are developed, manufactured, tested, stored, and distributed in compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining product quality, safety, and efficacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
- Supervise and monitor the manufacturing process to ensure products meet quality standards.
- Review and approve batch manufacturing and packaging records.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities, including reviewing test results and investigating deviations.
- Monitor product stability and ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support product registration, licensing, and regulatory submissions.
- Investigate customer complaints, product defects, and recalls when necessary.
- Provide technical guidance and training to production and quality personnel.
- Collaborate with research and development, production, engineering, and regulatory teams during product development and commercialization.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Keep up to date with changes in pharmaceutical regulations and industry best practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
- Reduction in manufacturing deviations and quality incidents.
- Successful completion of audits with minimal observations.
- Timely completion of documentation and batch record reviews.
- Product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
- Valid pharmacist license / registration with the appropriate regulatory authority.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, or regulatory affairs is preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP, GDP, GLP, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
- Strong analytical and problem - solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmaceutical documentation systems.
Key Skills:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Documentation and record management.
- Risk assessment and problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Communication and presentation skills.
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily performed in manufacturing plants, laboratories, offices, or warehouse environments.
- May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- May involve shift work depending on production schedules.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
