Assistance Quality Control Manager (Pharmaceutical) at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Ltd and India’s Strides Arcolabs Ltd,a NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited. The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

Assist in managing daily Quality Control laboratory activities.
Supervise chemical, microbiological, and physical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
Ensure timely analysis and reporting of laboratory results.
Coordinate laboratory workflow to meet production and release timelines.

Quality Compliance

Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections.
Monitor adherence to quality systems and laboratory best practices.
Participate in investigations related to deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) results.

Documentation & Reporting

Review analytical reports, laboratory records, certificates of analysis, and test documentation.
Ensure proper documentation, filing, and record retention in compliance with regulatory standards.
Assist in preparing quality metrics and management reports.

Equipment & Method Management

Oversee calibration, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Support analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities.
Ensure availability of laboratory reagents, standards, and consumables.

Team Leadership

Supervise and mentor QC analysts and laboratory staff.
Assist in staff training and competency development programs.
Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and environmental standards.
Identify process improvement opportunities within QC operations.
Support implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).