International Drug Quality Assurance Leader

About This Opportunity

We are representing a leading international humanitarian organization in their search for an International Drug Quality Assurance Leader based in Paris, France. Our client operates globally, delivering critical medical services to populations affected by emergencies and healthcare gaps. This permanent position offers the opportunity to lead pharmaceutical quality assurance activities across a multi-country network.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate quality assurance activities across European Supply Centers, working with QA specialists and procurement teams to identify and select quality drug sources
• Develop and maintain the organization's Quality Management System for medicines, ensuring proper documentation, updates, and communication across the pharmaceutical network
• Coordinate product qualification activities, approve product dossiers including variations and monitoring, and maintain quality reviews in the central database
• Perform risk assessments to support decision-making on product approvals and exceptional validations
• Conduct annual risk analyses for audit prioritization and participate in manufacturing site audits and technical visits
• Serve as the focal point for antimalarial medicines and work closely with disease-specific working groups
• Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists across sections and supply centers on quality assurance and procurement matters
• Represent the organization in external meetings with international health actors and regulatory bodies
• Write annual reports on quality assurance activities and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions following audits
• Contribute to supply chain transformation initiatives and regional development strategies

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in international humanitarian or development work
• Mandatory experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and good manufacturing practices
• Fluent English; French language skills are highly valued

Essential Skills:

• Solid technical background in pharmaceutical quality assurance and manufacturing practices
• Well-developed risk assessment and decision-making capabilities
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize complex, competing demands
• Capacity to synthesize technical information and work independently
• Strong diplomatic and influencing skills for external representation
• Team player with conflict resolution abilities
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment

Role Details:

• Permanent contract, full-time
• Location: Paris, France (or other offices depending on candidate residence and legal requirements)
• Regular travel required, primarily within Europe
• Immediate start date preferred

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If your background aligns with our client's needs, we will submit your profile for consideration. Please do not contact the hiring organization directly—all communication should go through our recruiting team to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation will be determined based on the employing entity and aligned with local market standards. Our client offers competitive packages appropriate to the role's scope and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will work to accommodate specific accessibility needs during the selection process.