Job Description

• At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll have chances to create and learn, supported by a culture that fosters your growth. Our substantial investment in R&D and impressive revenues of over $40 billion provide the resources for you to make a meaningful impact on the world.
• Location/Division Specific Information
• Are you ready to advance your career in a role that combines pharmaceutical expertise with world-class logistics? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Pharmacist in South Africa who is passionate about ensuring the flawless and safe distribution of pharmaceutical products. This outstanding opportunity allows you to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while upholding the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and logistics.

Discover Impactful Work:

• The Warehouse Pharmacist supervises protecting product integrity and following wholesale and regulatory guidelines. This position requires the candidate to work independently, complete assigned tasks, and manage risks.

A day in the Life:

• Perform delegated functions and activities of the Responsible Pharmacist during their absence.
• Deliver high standards of pharmaceutical care for the end-to-end management of dispensary operations in accordance with Good Pharmacy Practice and Good Wholesale Practice.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other relevant documentation required by law.
• Participate in and contribute to the development and achievement of the company goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision of the 4I’s: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Dispense study-related drugs according to project-specific protocols and SOPs.
• Handle scheduled substances and ensure legal requirements regarding the documentation and control of scheduled medicines are strictly adhered to. This includes ensuring that scheduled substances are not accessed by unauthorized individuals.
• Ensuring the safe and effective storage and keeping of scheduled substances in the pharmacy under direct supervision.
• Act as a back-up Site Controlled Substance Responsible Person Pharmacist in the absence of the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Coordinate logistics activities to ensure clinical supplies are received, stored, and distributed following approved procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and control returns, quarantine, destruction, expired stock, and batch recalls.
• Supervise drug storage conditions and record-keeping.
• Ensure 100% drug accountability and compliance with randomization codes as per study-specific procedures.
• Ensure that required environmental conditions are continually met.
• Perform departmental self-inspections.

Keys to Success:
Education

• B.Pharm degree
• Registered with SAPC

Experience

• Experience in a Warehousing environment will be advantageous
• Proven track record in accurately performing pharmacist responsibilities
• Experience with Good Pharmacy Practice and Good Wholesale Practice
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• High level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Physical Requirements / Work Environment
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Capable of lifting and moving pharmaceutical supplies
• Standing for extended periods