Technical Manager

DEM Pharma – Company Industries for Pharmaceutical Production is a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Herat, Afghanistan. The company is dedicated to producing safe, effective, and high-quality medicines in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and recognized pharmaceutical standards.

DEM Pharma’s manufacturing activities include liquid pharmaceuticals, semi-solid products, tablets, and capsules. With modern production facilities and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and professional development, the company aims to contribute to the growth and self-sufficiency of Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical industry.

DEM Pharma is committed to serving the healthcare needs of the Afghan market, creating professional employment opportunities, and building the capacity to expand into international markets in the future.

·         Provide technical oversight of manufacturing, laboratory, storage and technical operations within the scope of responsibility.

·         Review and provide technical input on specifications, master formulas, manufacturing instructions and technical documentation.

·         Coordinate and support qualification, validation, calibration, preventive maintenance and technical change-control activities.

·         Review technical aspects of deviations, CAPA, complaints, recalls, change controls and risk assessments.

·         Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, Warehouse and Engineering to resolve technical and quality-related issues.

·         Support regulatory submissions, product registration, licensing and technical communication with competent authorities as assigned.

·         Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, supplier qualification and technical assessments.

·         Ensure technical personnel receive appropriate training and that technical records are maintained.

·         Monitor critical utilities, equipment and technical systems and coordinate corrective actions when required.

·         Provide management with technical risk assessments, recommendations and reports.

·         Support product release/disposition processes within the limits of the person's legal authority and the company's approved quality system.

·         Promote patient safety, product quality, data integrity and compliance in all technical decisions.

·         Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or another legally acceptable relevant professional field.

·         Preferably at least 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations or regulatory/quality functions.

·         Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, qualification, technical documentation and pharmaceutical operations.

·         Regulatory Affairs experience is an advantage.

·         Strong leadership, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

·         Fluent in Dari and well knoledge in English.

Important Organizational / Compliance Note

The final legal qualifications, authority and responsibilities of the Technical Manager/Responsible Technical Person must be verified against applicable Afghan pharmaceutical regulations and the requirements of the competent regulatory authority before appointment.

Please send your CV and cover letter to our email address. No other documents are required at this time. Please make sure to include the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your CV will not be reviewed.