René Jansen

Pharmacist with 5+ years of progressive experience spanning community pharmacy, Quality Assurance, cold-chain pharmaceutical logistics, and depot management. Currently completing an LLB degree at UNISA, bringing a distinctive dual competency in pharmaceutical science and law — uniquely suited to Regulatory Affairs, compliance, and legal-adjacent pharmacy roles. Proven track record in GxP compliance, SOP development, SAPC regulatory adherence, GDP/ISO 9001:2015 standards, and pharmaceutical quality management.

Adept at navigating complex legislative frameworks including the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965.

Responsible Pharmacist - Oximio SA (Pty) Ltd

(2025-01)

Pharmaceutical Logistics & Clinical Trial Supply

• Serve as Responsible Pharmacist for a pharmaceutical depot, overseeing inbound, storage, outbound, returns, relabelling, and destruction of medicinal products and clinical trial materials.
• Ensure full compliance with GxP, ISO 9001:2015, GDP, national legislation, and internal SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Review and sign off weekly temperature data reports; verify daily temperature monitoring for all storage equipment.
• Maintain and update SOPs and Work Instructions in accordance with current South African pharmaceutical legislation.
• Provide local authorities with substandard medication reports and manage corrective actions including quarantine, destruction, and supplier returns.
• Implement local state policy requirements for quality control and safety of medicines.
• Control project folder archiving and maintain personal training logs; ensure compliance with personal documentation requirements.
• Grant distribution permits for medicines following compliance checks; monitor expiry periods and cold-chain integrity.

Deputy Responsible Pharmacist - Oximio SA (Pty) Ltd

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Deputised for the Responsible Pharmacist, maintaining regulatory compliance and operational oversight across depot functions.
• Conducted consulting and methodological work on Warehouse Information Management System (WIMS) updates and practical application.
• Monitored temperature deviations and discrepancies; analysed data and provided documented commentary.
• Defined and ensured consistency of roles and responsibilities within the depot, including daily operational workflows.

Responsible Pharmacist - Arrie Nel Eldopark Pharmacy

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed all dispensary operations, staff, and finances in compliance with SAPC regulations and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
• Developed and implemented SOPs for stock regulation, supply chain management, and Schedule 6 medication control.
• Administered vaccines, applied for chronic medication registration, and initiated pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Ensured full compliance with the Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act, and SAPC requirements.

Community Service Pharmacist - Arrie Nel Eldopark Pharmacy

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Completed mandatory SAPC community service year, managing dispensary operations and patient care.
• Developed SOPs for stock control and supply; managed accounts, dispensary stock, and Schedule 6 medications.

Pharmacist Intern - Arrie Nel Eldopark Pharmacy

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Completed full one-year SAPC-accredited internship, including all required pharmacist internship examinations.
• Dispensed prescription and OTC medication under tutor supervision; participated in community health initiatives.

Supervised Quality Assurance Pharmacist (Vacation Work) - Nkunzi Pharmaceuticals

(2020-03 - 2020-04)

• Reviewed pharmaceutical manufacturing batch records and product release documentation for GMP compliance.
• Verified Certificates of Analysis, laboratory test values, package inserts, packaging quality, and expiration dates.
• Identified, investigated, and reported documentation errors to relevant departments for corrective action.

Pharmacy Assistant (Vacation Work) - Euro Pharmacy & Arrie Nel Irene Pharmacy

(2017-01 - 2020-01)

• Dispensed OTC and prescription medication; compounded creams, lotions, syrups and suspensions.
• Provided patient counselling, glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, and community health services.

Bachelor of Laws - Law - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2026-12)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - North-West University, Potchefstroom (2017-01 - 2020-12)

National Senior Certificate - Vereeniging Gimnasium (2016-12)