PRODUCTION PHARMACIST AT SAGAR VITACEUTICALS NIGERIA LIMITED | PRODUCTION PHARMACIST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Ltd and India’s Strides Arcolabs Ltd,a NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly disciplined and detail-oriented Production Pharmacist to lead our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical oversight of the entire production lifecycle, ensuring that every batch is manufactured in strict accordance with approved formulas and international quality standards. You will act as the primary custodian of regulatory compliance, bridging the gap between production efficiency and uncompromising safety protocols.

The ideal candidate is a registered professional with a deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the analytical rigor required to manage complex batch documentation and regulatory inspections.

Requirements:

Production Oversight & Process Control

• Manufacturing Supervision: Supervise and monitor pharmaceutical production processes to ensure 100% compliance with approved formulas.

• BMR Management: Oversee the execution of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), ensuring every step of the process is captured accurately in real-time.

• Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to optimize production workflows while maintaining the highest standards of product integrity.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure the facility and all production processes comply with PCN, NAFDAC, WHO, and ISO guidelines.

• Audit Participation: Lead internal audits and represent the production department during external regulatory inspections.

• CAPA Implementation: Analyze audit findings to implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• SOP Management: Review, update, and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current best practices and regulatory shifts.

Quality Control Collaboration

• Specification Alignment: Partner with the Quality Control (QC) team to verify that raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products meet precise specifications.

• OOS Investigations: Review analytical results and lead investigations into Out-of-Specification (OOS) results to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.

Documentation & Regulatory Affairs

• Record Approval: Prepare, review, and approve all batch production and packaging records, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

• Regulatory Support: Assist the Regulatory Affairs department with product registrations, variation submissions, and compliance with labeling and packaging approvals.

• Inspection Readiness: Maintain the production area in a state of constant readiness for spontaneous regulatory inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Professional Status

• Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Pharm.D from a recognized institution.

• Licensure: Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).

Experience & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or production environment.

• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), pharmaceutical formulation, and quality management systems.

• Analytical Ability: Strong skills in investigating technical discrepancies and interpreting analytical laboratory data.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@svnl.in using the position as subject of email.