Production Pharmacist at Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Vixa Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. is a house hold name with diverse marketing activities all over Nigeria and with a staff strength of over 150. Our major partners are mainly from China and India and we have over 100 registered products with NAFDAC. We are poised for the future in the mission to be the leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria through the provision of world class services to our customers and other stakeholders and the vision to be the largest manufacturer of drugs in the whole of West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Pharmacist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To oversee and ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in accordance with cGMP, NAFDAC, and company SOPs, ensuring quality, timeliness, and zero regulatory violation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Management: Plan and execute daily/weekly production schedules as per approved production plan. Ensure Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR) are accurately filled and reviewed. Supervise dispensing, manufacturing, filling, and packaging operations. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Documentation & Reporting: Review and authorize production documentation. Prepare daily production reports, yield reports, and variance reports. Maintain accurate records of production, wastage, and efficiency.
• Leadership & People Management: Train, coach, and supervise production team. Enforce discipline and ensure adherence to safety procedures. Conduct performance appraisal for production staff.
• Quality & Compliance (cGMP): Ensure 100% compliance with cGMP, Good Manufacturing Practice, and company SOPs. Ensure production area, equipment, and personnel comply with hygiene and gowning procedures. Collaborate with QA/QC for in-process quality checks and line clearance. Handle deviations, change controls, and CAPA in production. Ensure readiness for NAFDAC, SON, and other regulatory audits.
• Cost & Efficiency Monitor and control production wastage, yield variance, and overtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost and downtime.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a multi-product plant is an advantage. Computer literate (MS Excel, ERP)
• Knowledge of cGMP, BMR/BPR, and NAFDAC regulatory requirements.
• B.Pharm / M.Pharm Degree with current license from Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) with 2 years’ experience in production.
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Skills & Competencies:

• Technical: cGMP, Production Planning, Validation, Documentation Behavioral: Leadership, Attention to detail, Integrity, Problem-solving, Pressure management Leadership: Team supervision, Decision-making.

Working Conditions:

• Factory-based, requires standing for long periods, shift work where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic factory decisions
• Health benefits

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: pharmarecruitment2online@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline: 15th November, 2026.