Head of Manufacturing (Pharmacist)

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited

Karachi

Posted Oct 14, 2025

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Apply by: Oct 31, 2025

Job Highlights

Job Type
Full Time

Education and Experience:

B.Pharm/Pharm.D
10 years of working experience in Manufacturing and Finishing operations
Knowledge of Drug Rules, cGMP requirements, and Quality Standards
Understanding of Supply Chain Management of Multi-National Companies
Awareness of Operational Finance and Capital Budgeting
Understanding of Business Excellence (CI) and New Product Development activitie

Roles and Responsibilities:

This role provides direction to the Manufacturing and Finishing
Operations team at the Korangi Plant in Karachi. Reporting to the
Operations Director, this position is responsible for ensuring
compliance with local Regulatory requirements, cGMP, EHS & and
Abbott Quality standards during manufacturing and finishing operations.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Prepare and Monitor Operational Plan for Optimum utilization of Resources i.e. Material, Labour & Overheads
Ensure
that products are manufactured under conditions that meet Abbott
Policies, EHS Standards, and Regulatory and cGMP
requirements.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, security standing orders & code of Business conduct.
Ensure provision of the necessary resources (area, equipment, workforce, etc.) to produce products of the required quality.
Ensure
that required initial and continuing training of production personnel
including GMP training is carried out and adapted according to need.
Provide
strategic direction in Mfg. technology and equipment. Ensure that
maintenance of premises and equipment, calibrations, and Process
Validation are performed and recorded.
Coordinate with Quality regarding QA Audits, CAPA, Complaints, ERs, Market Returns, and Trend Analysis Reports, etc.
Coordinate
with QA, Regulatory, Technical Centre, Engineering, and Supply Chain in
the resolution of quality problems, disposition of nonconforming
issues, and ensure uninterrupted product deliveries to Commercial.
Prepare Plant annual budget in consultation with Finance and get it approved by Management.
Take
into account all demands, including forecasts, contracts, customer
orders, samples, special prototypes, spares, interplant, etc in creating
a Master Schedule that directs and drives all manufacturing,
purchasing, and manufacturing-related engineering activities.
Monitor KPIs and perform Root Cause Analysis where applicable.
Review
and approve technical documents including SOPs, Manufacturing and
Finishing Directions including in-process controls, Shop Orders,
Validation documents, Change requests, CAPA and ERs, etc.
Ensure
that the production records are re-evaluated and signed by a designated
person before they are made available to the Quality Assurance
department.
Review new product dossiers and Manufacturing input
for preparation of product registration / re-registration and their
submission to the Regulatory Department.
Review batch variance/yield reports with production managers and take appropriate steps for improvement.
Expose, prioritize, and stimulate the reduction or elimination of non-value-added activities.
Ensure employee development, Goal Setting, Performance Assessment, and succession planning within the department.
Any other task assigned by Director Operations.

Additional Requirements / Remarks:

Competencies required:

Good communication and Interpersonal skills
Proven Leadership qualities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited

Abbott Pakistan has been dedicated to improving the health of people in Pakistan since 1948 through a range of products including nutrition, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and diabetes devices. As a public limited company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, it aims to provide world-class products and services to enhance the quality of life for consumers and address local health challenges through science and innovation.

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