A medical humanitarian organization is seeking a specialist for its product department. This department is responsible for identifying items compliant with established quality standards, validating products and manufacturers, and collaborating with the Purchasing Department to identify potential suppliers. The role holder contributes to the quality assurance of products delivered to the end-user. He/she is also responsible for updating technical validation data for products in various information systems.
The purpose is to identify and validate products, manufacturers, and suppliers in accordance with quality standards and technical specifications, to meet the needs of both internal and external clients. This work is carried out under the responsibility of the Product Coordinator, in collaboration with the Responsible Pharmacist and the international Quality Assurance network.
What you do
- Draft technical specifications and evaluate tenders for manufacturer selection.
- Identify and validate sources for the product catalog, aligning with project needs, purchasing strategies, and defined quality standards.
- Contribute to the Quality Assurance network by working on global initiatives related to Medical Products.
- Ensure the quality of purchased products in collaboration with suppliers and the Quality and Operations departments.
- Manage complaints and non-conformities, and apply good distribution practices in collaboration with the Quality Department.
- Maintain the reliability of operational databases by creating and updating item, manufacturer, and kit records in designated ERP systems.
- Stay informed of technical advancements by participating in specialized conferences and developing relationships with peer organizations.
- Follow the qualification scheme for medicines and actively participate in the international pharmacists' platform.
- Actively participate in international quality platforms.
- Possibility to participate in audits or technical visits.
Profile
Qualifications & Experience.
- A Pharmacist degree is required.
- At least two years of professional experience in the field of medicines and medical devices in a purchasing center, in the supply chain sector, or in a medical structure.
- Field knowledge of humanitarian work is a plus.
Skills.
- Functional: Ability to work in a team and network, rigor and organization, transversal project management, analytical mind, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Technical: Technical product knowledge, knowledge of European regulations applied to Medicines, PPE, and Medical Devices. Experience in database management, technical data research and analysis, document management. Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Powerpoint, communication tools (Teams, Zoom etc.).
Languages.
- Proficiency in French and English, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
Practical
- A replacement contract or addendum to the employment contract – full-time.
- A criminal record extract (model 596.1-29) is required, free of any facts covered by Article 3, point 9 of European directive 2016/681.
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