Quality Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Quality Pharmacist at Slade Health Auckland ensures that all compounded medications, including oncology, antibiotics, and LAF products, meet the highest quality standards before reaching patients. This role supports safe and effective patient care while providing opportunities to develop expertise in quality systems, compounding, and cancer care.

Job Description
This permanent full-time role involves releasing finished products, managing quality documentation, evaluating non-conformances, supporting clinical trials, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Structured training is provided to build skills in Quality and Oncology, making this role suitable for both fresh graduates and experienced pharmacists looking to diversify their careers.

Key Features Of The Role
• Release finished products including oncology, antibiotics, and LAF
• Ensure compounded products meet product specifications and documentation requirements
• Adhere to all quality management systems and procedures
• Participate in the preparation, revision, and approval of Quality Documents
• Manage first-time receipt of stock and approvals for the Auckland site
• Evaluate and escalate non-conformances to quality management
• Report and document incidents, deviations, and complaints in the QMS
• Support involvement in clinical trials
• Undertake other Quality-related tasks as required

Responsibilities
• Ensure safe, high-quality release of compounded medications
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Medsafe regulations
• Collaborate with the Operations team to improve processes and quality outcomes
• Communicate effectively with internal and external health professionals
• Manage workload independently while adhering to protocols
• Contribute to training, mentoring, and development of junior staff where required

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Pharmacy
• Current registration as a Pharmacist in New Zealand

Experience And Skills
• Hospital or oncology experience not required as full training will be provided
• Team-oriented with a focus on patient care and service excellence
• High attention to detail and strong clinical skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Effective communication and ability to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals

Work Schedule
• Full-time, 80 hours per fortnight
• Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts, rostered between 6:00am and 7:00pm

Salary Insights
• Competitive remuneration and benefits for full-time employment
• Structured training and career development opportunities

Company Overview
Slade Health is a leading provider of sterile compounding and pharmacy services, with over 50 years of experience supporting hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. The Auckland facility is Medsafe-licensed and provides chemotherapy, analgesics, and antibiotics to hospitals nationwide, servicing around 40% of New Zealand’s cancer patients. The site emphasizes high-quality aseptic compounding, patient safety, and timely delivery.

FAQs
• Q: Is hospital or oncology experience mandatory?
 A: No, training will be provided to ensure all pharmacists are equipped with the required skills.
• Q: Can fresh graduates apply?
 A: Yes, fresh graduates with pharmacy qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• Q: What types of products will I handle?
 A: Oncology, antibiotic, and LAF compounded medications.
• Q: Is this role eligible for career growth?
 A: Yes, structured training, development pathways, and exposure to Quality and Oncology are provided.
• Q: What are the working hours?
 A: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts, rostered between 6:00am and 7:00pm.

Application Tips
• Ensure your CV highlights your pharmacy qualifications, registration status, and any relevant experience.
• Emphasize attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in your cover letter.
• Mention your willingness to learn and adapt to Quality and Oncology training programs.
• Highlight any experience with GMP, compounding, or clinical care if applicable.
• Prepare to discuss examples of working in high-pressure, detail-oriented environments during interviews.