Raw Material Quality Control Manager - BOUSKOURA

Company :

• Sothema, United Energies for Life.

      Sothema is a Moroccan pharmaceutical laboratory, specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of medicines since 1976. With over 250 products manufactured, Sothema represents 35 international partner laboratories among the world leaders in Research & Development.

      With an industrial tool at the forefront of innovation, Sothema benefits from recognized expertise enabling it to be the sole producer of insulin and eye drops in Morocco, and to position itself as a leader in the manufacturing of flexible bag serums and cephalosporins. Thanks to its sterile block units, Sothema also specializes in injectable pharmaceutical forms such as pre-filled syringes, ampoules, and injectable vials.

    Its injectable factory is the largest in Africa. Sothema's activities are certified in compliance with international quality (ISO) and manufacturing (B.P.F. and GMP) standards: France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Portugal...

Company culture :

Sothema operates within a performance-driven and competitive culture, where ambition, results orientation and customer focus are key priorities. This dynamic is closely balanced by a collaborative environment that promotes trust, teamwork and close leadership. The company also relies on a structured organization to ensure efficiency, quality and process consistency. An innovation component further complements this balance, supporting adaptability and continuous improvement.

Job :

Raw Material Quality Control Manager

Join a dynamic company operating in the pharmaceutical industry as a Raw Material Quality Control Manager. Based in Bouskoura, your main mission will be to ensure the compliance and quality of raw materials used in our production processes.
Missions principales :

• Plan and communicate the analysis schedule within the defined deadlines
• Control the preparation of reagents and solutions needed for analyses, as well as their traceability
• Ensure the calibration and proper functioning of laboratory equipment
• Supervise the execution of physico-chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials
• Ensure the availability of laboratory needs: glassware, chemicals, consumables, etc.
• Control storage conditions for reagents, reference standards, and consumables
• Manage the raw material sample archive and ensure compliance with retention deadlines
• Develop and update procedures related to laboratory activities
• Identify and propose areas for improvement in work methods and processes
• Develop the team's professional expertise by ensuring technical and regulatory monitoring
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to laboratory activities
• Monitor team and activity performance through tracking indicators

Profile sought :

• Master's degree (Bac+5), Engineer or Master's in Quality Control, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in team management
• Mastery of quality control protocols and rules
• Good knowledge of raw material and pharmaceutical product statuses
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical standards: GLP, GMP, GCP, GDP, USP, European Pharmacopoeia, etc.
• Team spirit, commitment, rigor, and continuous improvement orientation

Required profile :

To excel in this role, a Master's degree (Bac +5) or higher is required, ideally in the fields of Production, Quality, Safety, or Maintenance. A solid understanding of regulatory requirements and good manufacturing practices in the pharmaceutical sector is essential.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of 5 to 10 years in a similar position, ideally gained within the pharmaceutical industry or a related sector requiring strict quality control. Your professional background should demonstrate mastery of control techniques and proven team management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of raw material analysis and control techniques.
• Mastery of quality standards (GMP, ISO, etc.) and pharmaceutical sector regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability in project management and problem-solving.
• Team management and employee development skills.
• Very good organizational skills, rigor, and reliability.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in computer tools and quality management software.
• Analytical skills and proactivity in suggesting improvements.

If you see yourself in this profile and wish to take on a new exciting challenge within a growing company, we invite you to apply without delay using the button below "Send my CV to the recruiter".

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Desired personality traits :

Search for new things / novelty Respect of the rules Need for objectivity Flexibility Need for action Team work Ambition Organization