Emsie Snydert-Lambrecht

Managed the quality management system, including audits and supplier qualification processes, for medical devices and medicines. Served as deputy RP and supported quality assurance activities to ensure compliance. ISO 13485 and 9001, as well as GDP, GMD practice standards upheld.

Led internal, external, client, and statutory audits and implemented ISO-compliant Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) to strengthen audit readiness and ensure GMP/GDP compliance. Oversaw CAPA and ensured timely closure across South African sites while managing compliance teams, risk assessments, and operational escalations.

Verified prescriptions and finalized medication parcels prior to dispatch to support compliant regulated medicine supply chains. Ensured Schedule 6 medicine handling and GDP compliance, maintained cold chain controls, and updated documentation to resolve deviations and support audits.

Dispensed chronic and acute medications and provided patient counselling, including administering vaccinations and injections. Managed pharmaceutical inventory with Schedule 6 balancing and ensured GMP/GDP and daily GPP-compliant dispensary operations and regulatory documentation.

Served in a community service year and was promoted to Pharmacy Manager based on performance. Managed staff scheduling, training, and hospital pharmacy operations while overseeing clinical trial budgets, pharmaceutical inventory, and ward-based medication dispensing with multidisciplinary teams.

Supported prescription dispensing, Schedule 5 & Schedule 6 reconciliation, and patient service, and implemented ISO 13485:2016 for healthcare clients. Managed stock takes, purchase orders, inventory unpacking, and pharmacy scheduling; promoted within 3 months based on performance.

Performed medicine dispensing and customer support under supervision, including credit transactions, across private retail pharmacy environments. Supported internal, client, and statutory audits and helped strengthen GDP and Schedule 6 compliance.

Rotated through hospital pharmacy departments to learn stock control, ward medication processes, and inpatient/outpatient dispensing and delivery. Facilitated SOP implementation, trained and mentored pharmacy assistants, and supported medication delivery workflows.

Supported front shop operations and dispensary tasks under supervision, including shelf stocking and basic medicine handling. Assisted with SOP adherence and quality-focused retail pharmacy practices to support daily dispensary operations.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Affairs to strengthen expertise in pharmaceutical quality, regulatory compliance, and standards.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, building a foundation in regulated medicine handling and pharmaceutical practice.

Grade: Distinction

Completed Grade 12 with distinction, supporting early academic preparation for later pharmacy studies.