Quality Assurance Referent (Mumbai)

Quality Assurance Referent (Mumbai)

16 Aug
|
Important Business
|
Mumbai

16 Aug

Important Business

Mumbai

Job Purpose

> The MSF OCA Logistics Department ensures the
> international supply chain - and provides logistics and technical support to
> the MSF-OCA medical humanitarian programs conducted
> in the various project countries.
>
> The OCA The logistics Department consists of 4 core units, including the European Supply
> Centre - Amsterdam Procurement Unit (ESC-APU), the Field Support Unit (FSU -
> Operational Logistics, Technical Logistics & Field Supply Chain Management),
> the End-To-End Supply Chain Excellence Unit (E2ESC), and newly established
> Quality Assurance & GDP-Compliance Unit (QACU). ESC-APU is responsible for
> sourcing, procurement and processing the orders for supplies from some 26
> project countries in accordance with Service Level Agreements. The FSU includes
> a wing centered around supporting the country programs in terms of Operational
> Logistics and Field Supply Support and a wing focused on Technical Logistics
> support. The E2ESC Unit ensures pertinence and facilitates continuous
> improvement of the End-to-End Supply Chain performance, strategies, processes and practices. QACU ensures that MSF-OCA meets the applicable regulatory requirements and notably
> those in relation to the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) guidelines as a licensed
> wholesale distributor of medicines and medical products, and is responsible
> for the organization’s quality management framework
> and expertise on quality assurance of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialized
> food products throughout the supply chain.
>
> This
> position will play a key role in contributing to the achievement of the MSF
> South Asia Supply Hub (SASH) strategy.
>
> This
> position holder will work in the Quality Assurance & GDP-Compliance Unit.
> and will be based with the MSF South Asia supply team.
>

Main objectives

- You are responsible for expert advice and support about quality assurance and the procurement.
Of pharmaceuticals or medical devices.

Job responsibilities

- You validate sources
of supply in compliance with international standards and the MSF Qualification
Scheme

- You maintain the various databases,



ensuring product
and supplier information, technical documentation and validation status is
accurate.

- You monitor and evaluate the quality of pharmaceuticals
products / medical devices to be delivered to the country programs ensuring
adequate documentation and adherence to the relevant procedures and policies.

- You provide expert advice and technical support to
facilitate the procurement and supply chain processes and you keep yourself
educated with legislation in the various areas of your expertise.

- You are a member of the OCA Quality Assurance team in
QACU and work in coordination with stakeholders in the OCA Logistics and Public
Health Departments, and with respective International Office QA Coordination teams.

- You work as a member of the MSF South Asia Supply Hub
team

Specific tasks

- Validated sources of
supply (products-supplies/manufacturer combinations) in compliance with
regulatory directives and MSF standards.

- Technical and QA related documentation of procured
medicines/ medical devices, maintenance of the associated databases and
manuals.

- Advice and support to tactical procurement specialists
regarding sourcing strategies.

- Advice and support to GDP Responsible Person in
relation to non-conformities and quality alerts /recalls.

- Quality of documentation accompanying delivered
pharmaceutical products/ medical devices of selected suppliers or purchase
orders. (e.g., packing list, certificate of analysis).

- Manufacturer audit results (in concentration with/ as
requested by the MSF IO).

- Participation in intersectional projects agreed by MSF-OCA.

- Willingness/readiness
to travel inside of India and to different locations abroad.

Requirements

Educational Requirement

- Master’s




and/or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; Must be a registered pharmacist

Relevant Experience

- At
least 8 years of total experience with minimum 5 years of working experience in
a pharmaceutical domain industry with international pharmaceutical distribution
in a comparative setting (in terms of size and complexity of operations and
product groups)

- Audit
and Quality Assurance experience; technical knowledge of pharmaceuticals/
medical devices regarding usage and quality validation

- Knowledge
and expertise in the Indian pharmaceutical industry is essential

- Experience
and/or knowledge of the humanitarian sector is highly desirable

- MSF
Field experience will be an advantage for this role.

Other requirements

- You
have strong interpersonal skills and are proficient in English (speech and
writing)

- Hindi
is a strong asset

Benefits

We
Offer:

- Contract duration is one year with a possibility
of contract period extension.

- A stimulating, professional environment in a
reputed international organization.

- Compensation per month range INR 2,11,604/-
to INR 3,01,697/- (Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and
typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are
considered annually; final salary will depend on the scaling of the CV as per
MSF criteria).

- 13th Month bonus additional.

- Medical: MSF provides medical reimbursement for
employees and their dependents as per MSF health care policy.

- All advantages are subject to tax deductions.

How
to Apply: Please send a copy of your updated CV together with a letter
of motivation by clicking on the link below:

Work
with MSF

Application
checklist:

- Please
check that you have included the following in your application:

- An updated CV/ profile along with the Letter of
Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key
requirements of the role. (both documents should be share as one file - MSWords
or PDF).

Remarks:

• Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.

Last
application date: 15th July 2026

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