Nadia Naidoo

Pharmaceutical Industry | Production |Warehousing | Manufacturing | Packaging | Distribution | Quality Management Systems| Compliance | Oncology | cGxP

Durban Metropolitan Area

About

"Quality is built into a product — not something to be ticked off at the end of a process." I’m a registered pharmacist with 10+ years of diverse pharmaceutical industry experience, spanning over manufacturing, packaging, dispensary, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution — along with earlier roles in retail and hospital pharmacy. I’ve led cross-functional teams through major projects, including the end-to-end setup of production areas — from initial equipment installation to validated, cGMP-compliant manufacturing lines. My technical expertise includes IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, validation protocols, and day-to-day production oversight. I have a strong foundation in Quality Management Systems (QMS), with hands-on experience in: • CAPA and Change Control • Deviation and Incident Management • Internal Audits and Self-Inspections • Regulatory Compliance (SAHPRA/SAPC) • Customer Complaint Investigations I'm also experienced in oncology reconstitution, and proficient with SAP, Unisolve, and Microsoft Office. I've written, facilitated, and trained teams on SOPs, compliance, and safety protocols. What sets me apart is my ability to bring structure and stability to dynamic environments. I lead with a balance of firmness and empathy, always aiming for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Let’s connect if you're looking for someone who brings operational strength, regulatory awareness, and a passion for getting things right the first time. I believe I will be a positive addition to any team! Let's connect 😄

Experience

  • Locum Pharmacist at Self-employed
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Cipla (Full-time · 13 yrs)
    • Warehouse & Dispensary Pharmacist
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Warehouse and Dispensary Pharmacist

    • Dispensary Pharmacist
      May 2011 - Apr 2021 · 10 yrs

      Management of Dispensary Department and Manufacturing Floor. Running of Manufacturing Granulation,Blending,Compression,Coating lines of OSD plant. Qualifications, Investigations,CAPAs,Training and Compliance. Management of Dispensary Depart. Dispensary Planning, Shift targets and controls. Liaising with multiple departments. Dispensing of raw materials. Training, investigations, CAPAs, Risk Assessments, Qualifications, SOPs.

  • Production Pharmacist at CIPLA MEDPRO SOUTH AFRICA
    May 2008 - 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Development of Packaging Department. Running of Packaging Lines, SOPs, Qualifications,Calibrations,Training,Change Controls,Deviations, CAPAs, Auditing

  • Hospital Pharmacist at Department of Health
    2004 - 2008 · 4 yrs

    Umphumulo Hospital, Addington Hospital and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. Inpatient, Outpatient controls, dispensing, prepacking,manufacturing, sterile and Chemotherapy Mixing.