Quality Assurance Referent

          Job Purpose

          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.
  

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

•   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.
  

•  You have strong interpersonal skills and are proficient in English (speech and writing)
  
•  Hindi is a strong asset
  

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 benefits 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:

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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