Senior Manager

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• One of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the region

Our client is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Middle East.

• Responsible to follow up the bulk and finished labs activities and suggest the appropriate actions.
• Responsible for the overall supervision of chemical, physical, stability and finished laboratories for proper implementation and execution according to GLP.
• Inspects, investigates, and handles out of specification activities related to section.
• Follows and ensures GLP, GMP and safety procedures and maintain hygienic conditions in lab.
• Handles pharmaceutical textbooks, interpret monographs and search through different types of pharmacopeias.
• Maintains records and ensure proper documentation of the analysis; enter and check data on SAP.
• Coordinates with Assistant manager for better performance of the section.
• Communicates with R&D methodology section for smooth working and method transfer.
• Ensures training of new analysts or re-train the old ones for basic cGMP.
• Monitors and reviews quality related activities, coordinate work flow and communicate with different departments regarding quality control issues.
• Responsible for the responses for inspection requirements and handle quality related problems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Validation and Engineering functions to drive Quality awareness, facilitate Good Manufacturing Practices and implement continuous improvement plans to ensure Product Quality Control and monitor department wise site KPIs.
• Should act as Lead for the product QRMs and investigations including deviations/Market complaints/OOT, OOS/Product recalls and ensuring effective root cause analysis and assigning of appropriate CAPAs.
• Responsible for CAPA implementation and monitoring its effectiveness.
• Define improvement plans and objectives that align to the Quality corporate strategy - the Operational Excellence Roadmap for QC Compliance.
• Conduct shop floor meetings / presentations, cascading down GMP / Quality relevant projects and initiatives to workforce.
• Identifying training needs of subordinates and evaluating the training outcomes in coordination with the concerned employees in the HR and Admin Department.
• Conducting performance appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommending necessary actions as per the applied practices at the company.
• Following-up employee affairs including vacations, leaves …etc. in coordination with HR and Admin Department.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree is preferred in Pharmacy as preferable or equivalent field plus experience in Chemistry and Microbiology Dept.
• MBA or MS in Quality Management a plus.
• At least 18 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry including experience in handling Quality Control Department in managerial level.
• Has previous experience in a similar role for better fitment.
• Departmental budgeting and basic finance knowledge is desirable.
• Having progressive experience in the Quality Control, and integration with R&D , supporting commercial registered product operations, having GMP approval from highly regulated authorities (HRAs) USFDA/MHRA/EU/TGA.
• Solid track-record in Managing Quality System and handling FDA's inspections.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated and experience in building or updating quality system for Pharmaceuticals

Competitive salary + schooling + family flights and insurance

Michael Page International (UAE) Limited, Registration No. 0207 a DIFC registered company. Al Fattan Currency House Tower -1. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)., Office No. 202, Dubai,