1. Chief Operating Officer

The COO’s functions include the following responsibilities:

a. Execute the long-term strategy of the company in line with its vision and mission; developing and formulating strategic directions for the businesses in the country
b. The COO is responsible for growing the organization nationally and to ensure that the businesses being managed are profitable ventures and that the owned brand(s) is more efficient and adequately focused on customer satisfaction and quality products.
c. Collaborate with the CEO to redefine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned company ‘s core mission
d. The COO shall ensure the company complies with all regulatory requirements
e. The COO shall maintain and ensure high quality products by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
f. The COO shall ensure an operating environment that assures consistent client satisfaction.
g. The COO shall perform an oversight function in the manufacturing operations and the needs and capabilities of each department.
h. The COO shall maintain and monitor staffing, levels, expectations and motivation to fulfill organizational requirements
i. Develop and manage operational matrix for monitoring the success of the company’s businesses
j. Ensure that the business operates at the strategically accepted Gross Profit % level
k. Ensure that all internal controls are applied by examining company’s and Internal Audit Compliance Reports, following up on any recommendations as well as by your own observations
l. Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the CEO and senior management team

Qualifications and Experience

a. Minimum of a B.Sc. ideally with an MBA or related advance degree
b. Minimum of 15years of overall professional experience in a pharmaceutical/manufacturing/Biotechnology environment
c. At least 6 years in senior management position in a pharmaceutical company
d. Exceptional ability to build and grow new businesses
e. Significant marketing/branding and fiscal management experience
f. Excellent in organizational management with the ability to coach senior-level staff, to manage and develop high-performance teams
g. Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals
i. Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills
j. Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management
k. Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
l. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
m. Must possess excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.

2. Superintendent Pharmacist Manager

Responsibilities:

a. Responsible for regulatory affairs.
b. Liaising with external bodies and agencies on healthcare and medical matters.
c. Responsible for organizing product licenses; Responsible for authorization of production, Batch Manufacturing Record (BMRs) and document review
d. Responsible for supervising Quality Management System (QMS); Ensures Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) is adhered
e. Co-ordination of clinical presentations and meetings with Private Sector clinics, Federal and State Government Health institutions
f. Co-ordination of imports of finished formulations and APIs
g. Liaising with bodies such as the Pharmaceutical Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMGMAN), National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal and State Ministries of Health, Customs and Excise Authorities
h. Interface with multilateral and Development Agencies such as World Health Organization (WHO), West African Health Organization (WAHO), United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Centre for Development Enterprise (CDE) on Healthcare and Medicinal matters
i. Conduct training to Pharmacists on QMS, CGMP and job-related aspects
j. Attends to any incidental work that may be required by the Factory Manager
k. Registration of premises with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN); Registration of products with the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
l. Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure safe, optimal and cost-effective use of the medicine.
m. Take overall responsibility for setting out the standards and policies for the provision of professional pharmacy service
n. Handle record keeping mechanisms and standard operating procedures

Requirements

a) Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
b) Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pharmaceuticals manufacturing as Superintendent Pharmacist
c) Knowledge of Drug Rules and manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms.
d) He/she must have a working relationship & or dealing with NAFDAC especially in the areas of product registration and importation
e) Compliance with GMP
f) The individual must have a working knowledge of product registration and import and export control requirements with regular agencies.
g) Leadership skills; Time Management; Team Spirit; Interpersonal skills; Attention to details

3. Marketing Manager

Responsibilities:

a. Define the market to be served in terms of who and where. This will involve analyzing the competition
b. Advise management in price setting to ensure we retain our competitive edge
c. Define the promotional/advertising process and the advertising channels for our products
d. Define the distribution/sales channel(s) strategies for our products.
e. Participate in the development process of product evaluation and introduction.
f. Researching and Reporting of External Opportunities
g. Conducting Market Research

4. Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities:

a. Ensure the raw materials and other ingredients are of standard quality.
b. Ensure that the regulatory standards and requirements are met at every production stage.
c. Ensure compliance to testing and production recipe regulations.
d. Ensure that new regulations and production requirements are brought to the notice of the Production Pharmacist.
e. Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.
f. Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories.
g. Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
h. Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.
i. Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation
j. Ensure all legal standards are met
k. Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections

Requirements

• Proven experience as a quality assurance manager or relevant role
• Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
• Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Outstanding communication skills
• Great attention to detail and a result driven approach
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Reliable and Trustworthy
• BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field
• Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000 etc.)

5. Production Pharmacist

Responsibilities:

a. Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
b. Participates in planning and organizing the manufacturing activities of the company
c. Implements Operational manuals, production plans and programs.
d. Ensures conformance of manufacturing processes to organizational objectives and policies.
e. Checks the availability of adequate raw and packing materials, utilities and machine size parts.
f. Executes the weekly and monthly production plans according to the schedule.
g. Controls production process and production facilities and ensure that manufacturing activities follow the requirements of cGMP and all standard yields along production lines are maintained.
h. Ensures the general cleanliness and hygienic conditions of the manufacturing areas and production personnel.
i. Ensures that all production equipment is maintained in good working order.
j. Assists in pilot scale trials of products under development.
k. Responsible for all materials issued from warehouse for manufacturing.
l. Supervises duties of subordinates, operators and rest of workers and ensures discipline and good working culture among the staff.
m. Ensures on the job training of production personnel; Ensures production personnel are kitted in relevant PPEs before entering production area in accordance with relevant SOPs.
n. Prepares daily/weekly/monthly production reports indicating relevant KPIs.
o. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Manager.
p. Submit reports on performance and progress

Experience and Education

* Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
* Five (5) years production work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Functional knowledge of production lines (tablets, liquids & ointments) is an advantage.
* Must be computer literate.
* Proven experience in training and development of staff to meet set goals.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment.

To apply, kindly use the subject to forward your cv to recruitment@pearlmutual.com or pearlrecruit2009@gmail.com