Quality Assurance Lead

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to own the quality function within a fast‑growing pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical‑cannabis organisation. Reporting to the Responsible Pharmacist, you will drive regulatory compliance, product integrity and patient safety across all operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP compliance framework.
• Manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, recalls and quality risk assessments.
• Oversee batch record reviews, product quality reviews and compliance reporting.
• Provide quality oversight for suppliers, vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct internal audits, self‑inspections and regulatory readiness activities.
• Support broader business quality objectives and act as Deputy Responsible Pharmacist when required.

Required profile

• Registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Proven QA experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical cannabis, life sciences or related regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards and QMS processes.
• Hands‑on experience with deviations, CAPAs, investigations, change controls, audits and risk management.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and manage stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• GMP compliance
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• CAPA management
• Deviation and investigation handling
• Change control processes
• Audit execution
• Risk management
• Validation activities
• Supplier quality management
• Contract manufacturing oversight
• GACP and EU GMP familiarity