Team Lead, Validation (Quality Assurance) at Emzor Pharmaceuticals Limited

Emzor Pharmaceuticals Limited is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Validation (Quality Assurance)

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To lead and coordinate all validation activities (equipment, utilities, processes, cleaning, and analytical methods) in compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and Emzor’s internal quality systems, ensuring that all systems perform as intended and produce consistent, high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment, facilities, utilities, cleaning, and processes.
• Review and approve validation master plans, protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Plan and lead periodic revalidation activities and maintain a validation calendar.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory guidelines (e.g., WHO, NAFDAC, FDA, EU GMP) on validation.
• Coordinate and supervise validation team members, providing guidance and technical support.
• Collaborate with production, QA, QC, engineering, and regulatory departments to ensure validation requirements are integrated into project plans.
• Lead investigations and risk assessments for deviations and non-conformances related to validation.
• Maintain accurate and complete validation documentation and ensure timely archiving.
• Train personnel involved in validation and ensure adherence to validation protocols and SOPs.
• Prepare and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections related to validation activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or other relevant life science or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical validation with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with validation of HVAC systems, manufacturing equipment, cleaning procedures, utilities, and analytical methods.
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), validation life cycle, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in preparing for audits by NAFDAC, WHO, and other regulatory bodies.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong project planning and coordination skills
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• High integrity and commitment to quality and compliance

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.