Active Raw Material Quality Manager

Recruiter:

SciStaff CC

Job Ref:

SCI000006/SCI

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic products is seeking an Active Raw Material (ARM) Quality Manager to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

The ARM Quality Manager reports to the Head: Quality Management and Scientific Affairs and will be responsible for contributing to the quality, safety, and efficacy of the company’s products through rigorous evaluation and approval of new plasma suppliers in line with the company’s specifications and local and international guidelines; reviewing epidemiological data and other data from plasma suppliers and updating the company’s plasma master file on an annual basis; testing and releasing of human plasma and its derivatives (active raw materials) procured from plasma suppliers, adhering to sound scientific principles and complying with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP); being responsible for the smooth, efficient day-to-day operation of the Quality Active Raw Material (QARM) laboratory, providing operational assurance in support of business and strategic requirements; and being responsible for the company’s formal environmental monitoring program, through monitoring production environments, including the aseptic filling suite, ensuring the environments comply with regulations.

Key Requirements: MSc in Microbiological Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a PhD degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality Control or a Microbiological laboratory and 5–10 years’ experience as a senior staff manager in a quality or pharmaceutical environment. Working knowledge of GMP in blood establishments, transfusion transmittable infections, plasma quality and safety, and related regulatory requirements; a thorough understanding of cGMP, GLP, and international pharmaceutical standards preferred; and hands-on experience with internal and supplier audits will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements: Strong oral and written communication, people managements and development, problem solving, quality awareness, attention to detail and analytical, quantitative analysis, relationship management, and personal leadership skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have statistical knowledge, the ability to work independently, but also in a team, and business impact.

*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply
**Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted

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