Pharmacist – Full‑time, On‑site in Colombo

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Pharmacist to join Sage Pharmaceuticals in Colombo. The role is full‑time and on‑site, focusing on accurate dispensing, prescription verification and patient counseling while supporting our quality and safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and verify physician orders in compliance with Sri Lankan regulations.
• Provide clear counseling to patients on drug usage, side effects and interactions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date medication records and ensure all dispensing activities meet legal requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock expiry dates and coordinate with procurement to guarantee availability of essential medicines.
• Participate in quality‑assurance activities, pharmacovigilance reporting and support continuous improvement of pharmacy operations.

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and holding a B.Pharm or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, drug interactions and standard treatment guidelines.
• Experience in prescription verification, medication dispensing and patient counseling in community, hospital or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical laws, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and quality‑assurance standards.
• Effective communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Proficiency with pharmacy management software.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory control and documentation.