Manager Biologicals – Johannesburg North

About the role

The Manager Biologicals will lead the biologicals units, overseeing animal facilities and the quality‑control department to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective antivenom products. This role ensures compliance with GLP, GMP and veterinary standards while driving technological innovation within the division.

Key responsibilities

• Manage biologicals units, including animal units and QC, to produce antivenom in line with GLP, GMP and veterinary requirements.
• Investigate, implement and transfer new biological industry technologies, developing test methods and methodologies.
• Provide operational guidance using laboratory, manufacturing and immunological expertise.
• Oversee GMP change controls, deviations, CAPA, procedures and validation protocols.
• Design calculation spreadsheets, author SOPs and specifications for stables, small animals and QC.
• Maintain relationships with professional bodies, clients, suppliers and external research institutes.
• Manage venom contract suppliers, budgets and performance.

Required profile

• 4‑year degree/diploma in Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Microbiology or Immunology.
• Registration with the Health Professional Council or South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
• Minimum 6 years post‑qualification experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably biologicals.
• At least 1 year experience in immunological process management, GMP/GLP, aseptic procedures and validation.
• Knowledge of OHSA, general finance and research statistics.

Required skills

• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Aseptic procedures.
• Quality Control testing.
• Validation protocols.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) compliance.
• Research statistics.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, CAD and Laboratory Information System (LIS).