Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Languages
Websites
Timeline
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Nonhle Zwane

Newton Park

Summary

  • Experienced Regulatory Affairs Compliance Pharmacist with a Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Practice, 2 years experience in Regulatory Pharmaceutical Compliance navigating regulatory approval procedures and 4 years in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Production.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize and organize projects to meet deadlines. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities. Proactive and action-oriented with strong technological aptitude.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regulatory Affairs Compliance Pharmacist

Aspen Pharmacare PE
Port Elizabeth
02.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated regulatory report reviews, compiled data packs for e-/CTD submissions, and communicated with relevant parties to ensure availability of all necessary documentation for product registration or amendments in international and local markets.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by submitting variations for dossier maintenance and contributing to new product development.
  • Ensuring comprehensive assessment of all necessary factors for oral, topical and sterile dosage forms in adherence to industry standards.
  • Maintained and compiled information in regulatory documentation databases and information management systems to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Delivered administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs Department, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) through meticulous management of regulatory documentation.
  • Provided assistance to the successful resolution of regulatory authority concerns.

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Production/ Packaging Pharmacist

Cipla Medro Pharmaceuticals
Durban
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained adherence to GMP standards across all aspects of production and packaging.
  • Ensured trending deviations are recorded and investigated promptly, as well as initiating change controls or CAPAs to ensure compliance
  • Ensured compliance with production procedures, while accurately completing BMR and Control Records.
  • Enhanced productivity and yield while minimizing losses and down time; oversaw production planning and execution of set targets.
  • Ensured adherence to Health and Safety procedures and enforced proper use of PPE
  • Conducted training sessions on production standard operation procedures and health and safety for staff members.

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Production Pharmacist

Aspen Pharmacare PE
Port Elizabeth
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Verifying the dispensing of materials and its mass or volume.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and procedures by closely monitoring production processes.
  • Reviewed and approved SOP's while ensuring their implementation in line with local regulations (SAHPRA / SAPC).
  • Monitored entire production process, ensuring ongoing compliance to GMP and upholding integrity of Quality Management Systems as per SOP’s (ISO9000/9001).
  • Initiated new SOP workflows on QUMAS and implemented changes to Wok Flow Controls (WFC’s) and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) in response to evolving manufacturing procedures, processes, and equipment.
  • Reduced yield losses by investigating incidents resulting in non compliance and implementing structured problem solving.
  • Conducting internal GMP audits, writing report on the audit and implementing corrective actions and controls where necessary.

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Stores Pharmacist

East Boom CHC, Dept Health KZN
Pietermaritzburg
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed pharmacy inventory and stock management documentation registers while monitoring dispensing software (Rx Solution).
  • Ensured accurate storage and preservation of stock to maintain potency and safety.
  • Enhanced accuracy through implementation of quality assurance procedures, ensured constant adherence to infection control measures, while monitoring temperature and humidity in parallel for maintaining optimal cleanliness.

Hospital and Retail Pharmacist

St Annes Hospital, Netcare
Pietermaritzburg
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Ensured compliance with hospital and air laws by accurately preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
  • Ensured compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
  • Delivered comprehensive medication consultations to clients covering topics such as drug interactions, contra-indications, and appropriate storage.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Processed all paperwork accurately for claim submissions to medical aids.

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Pharmacist Intern and Community service

Church of Scotland Hospital, Dept. Health Kzn
Tugela Ferry
01.2011 - 12.2012

Under supervision of qualified Pharmacist:

  • Prepared and dispensed medications while counseling clients on medication use and potential interactions
  • Managed and conducted ward rounds and stock take in both the wards and pharmacy.
  • Ensured efficient management of drug supply and adherence to regulations for schedule 5 & 6 medicines.
  • Ensured proper storage of medications based on FEFO principles to maintain medication quality and patient safety.
  • Enhanced accuracy by implementing effective quality assurance procedures.
  • Worked closely with pharmacy management to optimize customer satisfaction by implementing procedural modifications.

Education

Masters of Pharmacy -

University of KwaZulu- Natal
09-2019

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
04-2011

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Leadership Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Pharmacy Practice and Ethics
  • Regulatory Compliance

References

  • Khethiwe Jobe, Pharmacy Manager, Church of Scotland, khethiwe.jobe@kznhealth.gov.za, 0825557376/ 0333434849
  • Nolonwabo Malinge, Senior Quality Systems Pharmacist, Aspen Pharmacare, nolonwabo_malinge@aspenpharma.com, 0609770807/ 0414073011

Certification

  • Drivers Licence-Code B

Languages

English
First Language
Zulu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Xhosa
Proficient (C2)
C2

Websites

Timeline

Regulatory Affairs Compliance Pharmacist

Aspen Pharmacare PE
02.2022 - Current

Production/ Packaging Pharmacist

Cipla Medro Pharmaceuticals
03.2020 - 01.2022

Production Pharmacist

Aspen Pharmacare PE
03.2017 - 06.2019

Stores Pharmacist

East Boom CHC, Dept Health KZN
01.2015 - 02.2017

Hospital and Retail Pharmacist

St Annes Hospital, Netcare
01.2013 - 12.2014

Pharmacist Intern and Community service

Church of Scotland Hospital, Dept. Health Kzn
01.2011 - 12.2012

Masters of Pharmacy -

University of KwaZulu- Natal

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
  • Drivers Licence-Code B
Nonhle Zwane