HPASA appoints new director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

20 Oct 2016

The Health Products Association of South Africa (HPASA) has appointed Wayne Robinson as the director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs and the voice of the HPASA with regard to legislative matters. He has extensive insight into and experience in the manufacturing of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMS) and health products.

Robinson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from the University of the Witwatersrand and Cum Laude in Production Management from Production Management Institute of Southern Africa. He has 15 years’ experience in the CAMS and pharmaceutical industry. He is well versed in manufacturing, distribution, regulation and sales within this dynamic market. His experience has been gained from international and market leading South African companies including GlaxoSmithKline; Alliance Pharmaceuticals; Pharma Natura; GNLD and Azochem Laboratories.

HPASA appoints new director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

Robinson has worked extensively in Africa including East African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania and in Nigeria and Ghana in West Africa. International training in Europe and America further highlighted his belief that the South African manufacturing industry is capable of equalling the industry standards of first world environments. He was the operations director at Azochem Laboratories, a leading CAMS manufacturer and packer from 2009, transitioning into the sales and technical director role in 2013. He now deals directly with clients, product development and regulatory issues.

“Having highly skilled and trained staff is essential to ensuring that the manufacturing process is of the highest standard from start to finish,” says Robinson. Supporting this philosophy, are his own manufacturing company’s professional personnel which include pharmacists, pharmacist assistants, microbiologists, engineers and R&D chemists.