Associate Manager - Quality Control

Shalina Healthcare—a major sub-Saharan African pharmaceutical manufacturer—is recruiting an Associate Manager - Quality Control for its facility in Odeda, Ogun State. This position leads chemical, microbiological, and instrumental laboratory operations while enforcing strict NAFDAC, WHO, GLP, and GMP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management & Testing: Direct analytical, microbiological, and instrumental testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods; approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and test reports.

• Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Enforce compliance with NAFDAC, WHO, GLP, and GMP guidelines; lead internal audits and facilitate regulatory inspections.

• Deviations & Investigations: Lead root-cause investigations for Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) test results; oversee equipment calibration schedules (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis) and stability study programs.

• Team Supervision & Operations: Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); mentor lab personnel; maintain strict data integrity and manage chemical/reagent inventory.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Experience: 10–15 years of quality control experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 3–5 years in a management capacity.

• Technical Skills: Operational mastery of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, UV Spectrophotometers), deep expertise in NAFDAC/WHO regulatory standards, and strong data integrity oversight.