Wangui Karanja

Registered Pharmacist with four years experience across pharmaceutical distribution, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and pharmaceutical supply chain management. Currently serving in a Superintendent Pharmacist capacity and as the Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) within a wholesale pharmaceutical company, with hands-on experience overseeing regulatory requirements, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), quality management systems, leading internal audits, managing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs and ensuring compliance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations.

Superintendent Pharmacist at Biophase Kenya Limited (2025-01 – Present)

• Ensure all operations adhere to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements set by PPB.
• Develop and implement quality assurance systems.
• Monitor and report substandard or falsified medicines and adverse drug reactions as part of pharmacovigilance activities.
• Investigate and manage customer complaints and support risk-management activities.
• Supervise and train staff on GDP requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify compliance gaps and support continuous improvement.

Pharmacist at Jemkas Pharma (2023-11 – 2024-12)

• Ensured compliance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulations and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Managed pharmaceutical storage requirements, including temperature, humidity, and cold-chain controls.
• Provided oversight of pharmaceutical returns, recalls, rejected products and product disposal.
• Supervised distribution of pharmaceutical products to retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics, verifying licensing and appropriate documentation before supply.
• Oversaw the secure storage and accurate record-keeping of controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Intern at Ministry of Health (2022-07 – 2023-08)

• Reviewed prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy, and safety, including drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Counseled patients and caregivers on medication use, side effects, adherence, and proper administration techniques.
• Participated in pharmacy operations, including inventory management, medication procurement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance activities.
• Assisted with regulatory submissions, product registration activities, and liaison with regulatory bodies to obtain approvals.
• Performed these responsibilities under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) (2016-09 – 2022-08)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kirobon High School (2012-01 – 2015-11)