Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Makun City

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards. DownloadingInteractive Geographic Maps

The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Makun City, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager supports the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining and continuously improving the company’s pharmaceutical quality management system. The role is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing, laboratory, warehousing, and related operations comply with GMP, GDP, regulatory requirements, company procedures, and applicable quality standards.

Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in implementing and maintaining the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (QMS). Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other applicable regulatory requirements. Review and approve batch manufacturing and packaging documentation, SOPs, specifications, protocols, and other quality-related documents. Support investigations of deviations, non-conformances, OOS/OOT results, complaints, and product quality issues. Assist with root-cause analysis and the development, implementation, and monitoring of CAPA. Participate in internal, supplier, and regulatory audits and assist with tracking audit observations to closure. Support change control activities and assess the potential quality and regulatory impact of proposed changes. Ensure proper implementation of document control and maintenance of accurate quality records. Monitor environmental, hygiene, sanitation, and manufacturing practices to ensure compliance with established standards. Support qualification and validation activities, including process, cleaning, equipment, and analytical method validation where applicable. Review quality data and prepare reports, dashboards, and trend analyses to identify recurring quality issues. Assist in ensuring that customer complaints and product recalls are investigated and managed appropriately. Provide guidance and training to production, warehouse, laboratory, and other personnel on GMP and quality requirements. Assist in the preparation for regulatory inspections and ensure timely implementation of inspection findings. Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement across the organization. Perform other QA duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager or Head of Quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

GMP compliance and audit performance. Timely closure of deviations and CAPAs. Batch documentation review and release turnaround time. Reduction in recurring quality issues. Timely completion of change controls and investigations. Training and compliance performance. Customer complaint and product quality issue resolution.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Professional registration where applicable. Typically 3–5 years of relevant pharmaceutical quality assurance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Practical knowledge of GMP, GDP, QMS, CAPA, deviation management, change control, risk management, and audit processes. Experience with pharmaceutical documentation, batch review, investigations, and regulatory compliance. Good knowledge of applicable national and international pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines. Experience using quality management systems and standard office software.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills. Good understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams. Good leadership, organization, and decision-making abilities. High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to product quality and patient safety.

N250,000 - N380,000 per month. Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.