Head of Quality Assurance Jobs in Cameroon
Job Description
Company: Astellas
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare / Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs
Job Overview
Astellas is currently recruiting a Head of Quality Assurance, Middle East & Africa (MEA) to support pharmaceutical quality operations across the MEA region. The position is based in Dubai, UAE, while supporting operations connected to the MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Africa markets.
The successful candidate will oversee quality management systems, regulatory compliance, pharmaceutical distribution quality assurance, and product release operations while ensuring alignment with global quality standards and regional GMP/GDP regulations.
This role is ideal for experienced pharmaceutical quality assurance professionals with expertise in regulatory compliance, supplier auditing, and regional healthcare operations.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Lead Product Quality Operations across the Middle East & Africa region
- Ensure implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems
- Maintain compliance with GMP, GDP, local legislation, and company quality standards
- Collaborate with regional QA teams and GDP Responsible Persons
- Ensure quality compliance for products, personnel, and third-party partners
Product Release & Distribution Oversight
- Oversee quality activities for distribution business partners within the MEA region
- Manage batch release strategies for pharmaceutical products
- Ensure timely release of products and resolution of quality deviations
- Monitor compliance in distribution and wholesale operations
Auditing & Supplier Oversight
- Audit suppliers and third-party organizations involved in GMP/GDP activities
- Prepare audit observations and quality reports in line with company procedures
- Monitor supplier compliance and quality performance standards
Regulatory & Process Improvement
- Monitor updates in local and regional pharmaceutical legislation
- Recommend improvements to QA policies and operational procedures
- Promote continuous improvement and risk reduction initiatives
- Develop and implement annual quality action plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related Science field
- Pharmacy qualification preferred
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
- Experience working within the MEA pharmaceutical market preferred
- Strong understanding of GMP/GDP regulations and pharmaceutical compliance standards
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical quality assurance systems
- Understanding of regional GMP/GDP directives and regulatory compliance
- Leadership and cross-functional team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Auditing, risk management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within international and matrix-managed environments
- Arabic and French language skills are an added advantage
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized pharmaceutical company
- Exposure to international healthcare and pharmaceutical markets
- Career development within global quality assurance operations
- Collaborative and patient-focused work culture
- Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities
Why Join Astellas?
Join a leading pharmaceutical organization dedicated to developing innovative therapies and improving patient care while contributing to high-quality healthcare operations across the Middle East and Africa.
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