Job Detail

Job Position: Technical Manager


Employment type: Permanent

Posted date: 2025-05-10

Deadline date: 2025-06-10

Recruiter: Saria Consultancy

Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Category: Health and Pharmactual

Current Salary: Attractive and Negotiable

Career Level: Senior Level

Job Summary:

We are hiring the Technical Manager who will oversee the technical operations related to both local pharmaceutical production and imported products. The role includes ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with local and international suppliers, managing production activities, facilitating quality assurance, and supporting product registration and import processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing practices and import regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards;
  • Provide technical support for process optimization, troubleshooting, and equipment calibration;
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure consistent product quality and compliance;
  • Monitor and improve production efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
  • Lead or support validation, qualification, and documentation processes;
  • Maintain and oversee inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted supply;
  • Supervise and direct entire pharmaceutical import process;
  • Liaise with foreign suppliers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders to manage the import of pharmaceutical products;
  • Ensure compliance with national drug regulatory authorities, for importation procedures;
  • Coordinate product registration, dossier preparation, and renewal processes;
  • Ensure imported products meet local quality and labeling requirements;
  • Work closely with procurement, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and supply chain teams;
  • Support audits (regulatory, internal, and customer) and implement necessary corrective actions;
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and SOPs for both produced and imported products;
  • Assist in training technical and production staff on SOP compliance.

Job Requirements

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality standards;
  • Strong understanding of supply chain management in the  Pharmaceutical industry;
  • Knowledge of national drug importation laws and regulatory procedures;
  • Effective communication and coordination skills with both internal teams and external partners;
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills;
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines;
  • Willingness to work in a flexible time arrangement and challenging environment;
  • Fluent in English and additional language is advantageous.

Work Experience

  • 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical production and import, with at least 3 years in import or regulatory-related roles.

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