About the role
Dizpharm Nigeria Limited is a NAFDAC-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer operating continuously from Ibusa, Delta State since 1986. We are hiring a Superintendent Pharmacist to be the registered pharmacist in charge of the premises: the person who keeps our licences, product registrations and quality system in good standing, represents the company to the regulators, and has the final say on compliance before any product leaves the plant.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the PCN-registered superintendent pharmacist for the manufacturing premises and keep the premises registration and annual renewals current.
- Own the NAFDAC relationship: product registrations and renewals, variations, inspection readiness, responses to queries and post-marketing obligations.
- Oversee the quality management system — SOPs, change control, deviations, CAPA, documentation and training — and chair quality reviews with Production, QA and QC.
- Approve batch release in line with GMP and the registered specifications, and lead any complaint, recall or market-withdrawal action.
- Run pharmacovigilance: adverse-event collection, assessment and reporting to NAFDAC within the required timelines.
- Lead internal audits and host external audits and inspections by NAFDAC, PCN and institutional customers.
- Keep the professional standards of the plant: pharmacist and technician supervision, good documentation practice, and ethical handling of prescription-only lines.
- Advise management on regulatory changes affecting products, labelling, packaging and new product plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised university.
- Current, valid registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN); eligible to be named superintendent pharmacist for a manufacturing premises.
- Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, QA or regulatory affairs.
- Working knowledge of NAFDAC registration and GMP requirements, PCN premises regulations and pharmacovigilance reporting.
- Sound judgement under regulatory pressure and the authority to stop a release that does not meet specification.
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to the Ibusa / Asaba axis of Delta State.
Nice to have
- Prior appointment as superintendent pharmacist for a manufacturer, importer or wholesaler.
- Experience taking a product through NAFDAC registration from dossier to approval.
- Exposure to WHO prequalification, ISO 9001 or similar quality frameworks.
What we offer
- A senior professional appointment at one of Nigeria’s longest-running indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- Direct access to management and a clear mandate on compliance.
- A structured GMP environment with an established production and quality team.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Send your CV to recruitment@dizpharm.org, with “Superintendent Pharmacist” in the subject line. Please include your phone number and current location. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
Questions & answers
Who is this role for?
This role suits a senior PCN-registered pharmacist who has worked inside a manufacturing quality or regulatory function and is ready to carry professional accountability for the premises — someone who is organised, firm on compliance and comfortable dealing directly with NAFDAC and PCN inspectors.
What qualifications and experience do I need?
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and current registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), eligible to be named superintendent pharmacist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing premises. At least 5 years post-NYSC in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance or regulatory affairs, including direct dealings with NAFDAC and PCN.
Where is the role based? Is it remote?
This is a full-time, on-site role at Dizpharm’s plant at KM 10, Ibusa-Asaba Expressway, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria. It is not a remote position — you’ll need to be based on the Ibusa/Asaba axis of Delta State or willing to relocate.
What is the pay range for this role?
Dizpharm offers a competitive salary for this role, benchmarked against pay for comparable pharmaceutical-manufacturing roles in Delta State and the wider Nigerian market and scaled to your qualifications and years of experience. Exact figures are discussed at the interview and offer stage.
How do I apply?
Email your CV to recruitment@dizpharm.org with “Superintendent Pharmacist” in the subject line. Include your phone number and current location. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly.