Technical Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site technical function at Jeddah Warehouse City and serve as a core member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to overall site performance and business goals within a GMP framework.
• Provide strategic direction for technical activities across the product lifecycle, ensuring robust technical support for manufacturing operations and product-related decisions.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance, embedding GMP and QMS principles in daily operations and long-term improvement plans.
• Represent the Jeddah Warehouse City site in interactions with SFDA, Ministry of Health (MOH), and other regulatory bodies regarding licensing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead regulatory and internal audits, ensuring effective follow-up, alignment of Level 2 processes, and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Hold formal responsibility for product recalls and complaints, coordinating with relevant departments to secure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee preparation, review, and approval of technical registration documentation and product files submitted to SFDA and other authorities.
• Ensure manufacturing operations adhere to GMP requirements, including approval of Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packaging Records (BPR).
• Authorise site quality improvement plans, technical change controls (facilities, production lines, product components), and annual product review reports.
• Review and approve the self-inspection plan (Inspection Audit Universe), and audit and CAPA reports generated by relevant departments.
• Provide finished product batch release during the absence of the Quality Lead and authorise any reprocessing/rework requests as required.
• Approve quality risk assessments, incident/deviation management, and associated CAPAs, ensuring robust documentation and governance.
• Drive proactive talent management within the technical team, including succession planning, capability building, and support for graduate and industrial placement programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Proven experience in a senior technical or leadership role within pharmaceutical manufacturing, or at the interface of R&D and manufacturing.
• Track Record: Strong track record in leading technical teams and delivering technical solutions in a GMP setting.
• Knowledge: Excellent knowledge and practical application of GMP guidelines and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Licensing and Eligibility
• Saudi national, in line with local regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Valid practitioner licence from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and compliance with SFDA requirements.
• Required Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, deliver solutions, and develop people in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical product development.
• Solid operational understanding of manufacturing unit operations, plant, and laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use it for tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation and with external regulators.
• Work Type
• This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi nationals only