Deputy Responsible Person

E.J. Busuttil Limited is an established leader in the importation and distribution of premium preparations across the healthcare spectrum. We continuously strive to provide service excellence by consistently delivering quality, professionalism and innovation within the local healthcare industry. Given that, we’re recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Deputy Responsible Person to join our Regulatory Department on a Full-Time basis.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Responsible Person in implementing and maintaining Good Distribution Practice (GDP) compliant procedures
• Assisting in ensuring company operations are carried out in line with applicable legislation, EU GDP Guidelines and local regulatory requirements
• Supporting regulatory inspections, internal audits, self-inspections and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Identifying and escalating potential quality, regulatory or compliance issues to the Responsible Person
• Assisting in ensuring medicinal products and medical devices are stored, segregated and handled appropriately, including FEFO principles and separation of expired or damaged stock
• Maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures, quality manuals and GDP-related documentation
• Ensuring documentation is maintained in line with Good Documentation Practice and remains audit-ready
• Reviewing GDP records, including deviations, supplier qualification records and complaints
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of Wholesale Distribution Authorisation licences and related regulatory submissions
• Coordinating licence updates, Responsible Person changes and other regulatory submissions with competent authorities
• Delivering or coordinating GDP training for new and existing employees
• Maintaining training records and ensuring personnel understand their compliance responsibilities
• Supporting risk assessments, deviation handling and quality investigations related to GDP breaches
• Monitoring compliance of third-party logistics providers and transport partners
• Supporting product traceability systems throughout the supply chain
• Supporting complaint handling and product recall processes in coordination with the Responsible Person
• Promptly reporting suspected falsified medicinal products and any observed or reported adverse drug reactions in line with established procedures

Qualifications, Experience & Key Skills Required:

• Qualification in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management or a related field
• Experience within pharmaceutical distribution, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, compliance or GDP-regulated environments will be considered an asset
• Strong understanding of Good Distribution Practice and regulatory requirements relating to medicinal products and medical devices
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and work in an audit-ready environment
• Strong communication, report writing and IT skills
• Professional, responsible and able to work with a high level of integrity
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider company operations

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Fully paid training and career development prospects
• Employee discounts
• Travel allowances where applicable