Key Job Responsibility

• 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 in order 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 in order 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
• To manage GLP and current GMP quality and operational systems within SAVP in order 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 liaises with professional bodies in order to stay abreast of and in compliance with current legislation
• To manage client and supplier relationships in order 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 . 

Minimum requirements & key competency

• 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 statistics
• Knowledge of research statistics-at 1 year
• Computer literacy (MS Office packages, CAD & LIS
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• General Management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills.