head of pharmaceutical production.

The selected individual for the Head of Pharmaceutical Production position will be expected to:

• Lead and monitor the allocation of tasks to production, packaging and warehouse logisticspersonnel, ensuring that operations meet business needs, adhere to stringent pharmaceuticalstandards, and optimize costs.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, including in-process checks, ensuring compliancewith GMP, SOPs, Marketing Authorization and pharmaceutical quality standards.
• Manage the issue and reconciliation of materials and labels, ensuring full traceability, compliancewith pharmaceutical regulations, and cost efficiency.
• Minimize reject rates by enforcing strict adherence to quality protocols and proactively resolving anyissues that arise, thereby optimizing production costs.
• Conduct daily production planning, briefings and setup checks to ensure team preparedness andcorrect initiation of operations.
• Oversee in-process control sampling procedures to ensure they comply with pharmaceutical standards and contribute to overall product quality.
• Review and approve executed batch records daily and at the end of operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with documentation standards, and cost-effective operations. 
• Act as the ultimate process owner, taking full responsibility for the quality, safety, and compliance ofall production activities.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence in all production areas to monitor compliance with EU cGMP,SOPs, and pharmaceutical-grade housekeeping standard.
• Oversee the storage and handling of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products within thewarehouse, ensuring compliance with GMP and SOPs. 
• Supervise material receipt, storage, and dispatch processes to ensure compliance with regulatoryand quality standards. 
• Assess and manage team resources to ensure sufficient, trained personnel are available to meetproduction demands, maintain EU cGMP compliance, and distribute tasks efficiently to optimizeproductivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure new hires meet the rigorousstandards required for pharmaceutical production.
• Serve as the key trainer and mentor within the team, providing guidance and support to buildexpertise and ensure that all personnel are competent in pharmaceutical-grade productionprocesses.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure that all products meet the higheststandards of quality, safety, and efficacy as required in the pharmaceutical industry. 

• At least 7 years of working experience in a managerial position production department of a pharmaceutical company or a clinical/regulated environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical, Sciences, Chemical Engineering,or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), EU cGMP, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards.
• Proven experience leading production operations in a pharmaceutical-grade environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing teams in a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing production challenges in a pharmaceutical context.