Johnson & Johnson Internship (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are currently OPEN and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position. A closing date has not been specified.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Johnson & Johnson is offering a Pharmacist Internship opportunity to B. Pharm graduates, allowing them to gain experience within the field. The intern will support production (dispensary, manufacturing, packaging and distribution) processes to ensure these that these processes are compliant, reliable and efficient.

The internship will comprise of the following:

Day-to-Day Support: The Production Intern (PI) is responsible to properly support the production area to ensure in-compliance support where needed (e.g. line opening, line closing).
Process Knowledge: The PI has to understand the production processes for which he/she is responsible. This scopes scientific understanding of the process, knowhow on production equipment within the process and identifying risks to ensure execution in compliance.
Product Stewardship: This pillar scopes basically the ownership of the product as well as the GMP documentation in the area of responsibility. The PI will monitor the processes to ensure they are capable and in control, will participate in any changes (change controls, transfers, etc) and will facilitate root cause investigation in case deviations happen.
Continuous Improvement: The PI should identify actions to improve the production processes and achieve leaner and more efficient practices. For this, the PI will identify improvement areas, evaluate risks and execute following Good Documentation Practices e.g. Change Control.

Day-to-Day Support:

Ensure that procedures and process within area of responsibility are performed in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Drive and support close out of all relevant compliance related audit findings.
Responsible for performing line-openings and in process checks according to legislative and company requirements.
Update GMP documents (SOP, WI, PPI and PI etc), as required and train accordingly.
Ensure effective communication to all relevant parties.
Ensure all production documentation and processes are completed as per cGMP guidelines.

Process Knowledge:

Understand process flow
Understand process controls as well as risks
Understand technically the product and its composition
Understand process/product cost structure
Support training to operators

Product stewardship:

Ensure GMP, EHS and Quality compliance during the execution of the Plan and all related tasks. Ensures compliance with work instructions according to the relevant SOP's.
Perform in process audits – both planned and ad hoc accordingly to ensure that GMP standards are met and maintained.
Support regulatory with technical documents.

Continuous Improvement:

Drive, contribute and support continuous improvement initiatives of GMP compliance and standards within the department accordingly and together with the management team.
Plan the implementation of improvement projects.
Perform internal assessments in production areas and develop corrective actions to strengthen cGMP.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must be registered with SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern
Must have completed a B. Pharm degree
Must have good planning skills
Must have good administrative skills
Must have good communication skills (verbal and written)
Must have a logical approach to problem solving and trouble shooting
Must have high work standards
Must have good business ethics
Must be willing and able to work shifts if required

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Johnson & Johnson Internship (Cape Town, Western Cape)
(Reference number: 2206036600W)

Submit the following documents with your application:

Certified copy of your Identity Document
Certified copy of your completed qualification/ academic record
Curriculum Vitae

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods. In 2021, J&J announced that it would split into two publicly traded companies: one focused on consumer products and the other on pharmaceuticals.

Today, J&J is the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company, which is committed to using their reach and size for good. They strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Johnson & Johnson directly:
Contact page: https://www.jnjconsumer.co.za/contact-us