Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Warehouse Pharmacist in our Clinical Trials Division to contribute to ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. You'll manage end-to-end warehousing operations while upholding the highest standards of Good Pharmacy Practice and Good Wholesale Practice.

In this position, you'll handle clinical trial supplies and process product receipt, release, storage and distribution whilst maintaining regulatory compliance. You'll coordinate logistics, manage drug accountability, and ensure proper documentation of pharmaceutical products and controlled substances. You'll also work with multiple stakeholders to investigate quality-related issues, participate in self-inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role supports our organization's core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement, offering opportunities to contribute to global healthcare while developing your career in pharmaceutical services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• • B-Pharm Degree
• • Mandatory previous experience in a wholesale or clinical trial environment
• • Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• • Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and Good Wholesale Practice (GWP)
• • Expert knowledge of pharmacology, drug safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• • Experience with regulatory requirements and quality assurance systems
• • Proficiency in handling controlled substances and maintaining proper documentation
• • Knowledge of import/export requirements for clinical study products
• • Strong understanding of cGWP regulations
• • Experience with environmental monitoring and cold chain maintenance
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• • Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills
• • Strong leadership capabilities, with previous leadership experience and team management
• • Physical ability to:
• - Lift and carry up to 20 kg
• - Work in walk-in freezers/refrigerators
• - Stand for extended periods
• - Work in a warehouse environment
• • Ability to use required personal protective equipment
• • Flexibility to work rotating shifts and occasional extended hours