Technical Deputy Director

QUAMED

  • België
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 15 dagen geleden
I- BackgroundQUAMED is a non-profit organisation with as vision « Living in a world where everyone benefits from quality medicines and other health products ». The organization is a north/south network of international organisations, NGOs and procurement agencies. The association offers services in five distinct areas:
  • Assessments: We conduct assessments for our members and other customers. These include Good Storage and Distribution Practice (GSDP), Model Quality Assurance System (MQAS) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits, GSDP technical visits and finished pharmaceutical product dossier reviews and product source assessments.
  • QCP certification programme: We manage our QCP certification program for suppliers that are ready to invest in obtaining a QUAMED QCP certificate.
  • Database: Maintaining a subscriber-only database with our reports.
  • Training: We develop and offer training directly or indirectly related to our core activities including an online platform called Quamed Learning.
  • Technical assistance and support: We offer technical advice and support services with an emphasis on support for regulatory authorities and our associative organisational members.
In addition, we advocate and work on awareness for quality medicines and access to quality medicines though various communication channels, through webinars, our online learning platform and by participating in the appropriate fora and other activities.II- Position within the organizationThe Technical Deputy Director (TDD) reports to, and works closely with, the Executive Director. The TDD will also work with the assessment lead and with the project staff (technical assistance and learning). Technical support is provided by a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on all quality assurance and technical issues, when necessary. From an organizational point of view, the TDD’s role is aimed at:
  • Supporting the development and supervision of all technical activities of QUAMED,
  • Ensuring technical consistency in all activities conducted by QUAMED (assessments, technical assistance, training material and research), and
  • Representing QUAMED on technical aspects in its relationship with international partners and donors.
III- ActivitiesThe QUAMED TDD will be responsible for, or contribute to, the activities listed below. Each of the activities is grouped under a specific heading. For each of the headings, there are also other activities that are the responsibility of the assessment lead and the QCC and can be found in their job descriptions.1. Development and supervision of the technical activities implemented by QUAMEDUnder this heading the TDD will be responsible for the following activities:
  • Support the ED to develop the technical parts in proposals developed by QUAMED including the selection of experts;
  • Be the manager and reference person on technical aspects for experts working in QUAMED;
  • Ensure technical leads are managing projects according to internal SOPs and specific requirements from donors in close coordination with the Administration and Logistic Coordinator and the Executive Director
  • Provide strategic guidance to the ED and the board on further development of technical activities of QUAMED taking into consideration the added value of the organisation in the international environment;
  • Explore new technical opportunities.
2. Guarantee the technical consistency in activities conducted by QUAMED (assessments, technical assistance, training material and research)Under this heading the TDD will be responsible for the following activities:
  • Provide guidance and technical support to the assessment lead and the technical project staff (technical assistance staff and learning) to ensure that activities are conducted according to the SOPs and QUAMED standards;
  • Develop relationships with research institutions and initiate research projects;
  • Support the further development of the Quamed Learning platform;
  • Participate in identifying and evaluating deviations from the SOPs and agree on approaches/solutions with QCC;
  • Evaluate and when necessary, propose (to QCC) incorporating technical and quality assurance (QA) changes in the systems, processes and SOPs;
  • Pro-actively monitor developments in the field of pharmaceutical quality assurance and propose that relevant ones are integrated in QUAMED's systems, processes and SOPs related to our assessments.
  • Contribute to drafting Q-SOPs and other technical related elements that are part of QUAMED's quality assurance system (QMS)
  • Support the internal audits, external audits and management review.
3. Represent QUAMED on technical aspects with international partners and donors.Under this heading the TDD will be responsible for the following activities:
  • Initiate and maintain an open and pro-active communicative relationship on technical aspects with organisations, and forums that operate in the same technical space as Quamed such as WHO, Be-cause Health medicines working group, CIP (at various levels), Enabel, Team Belgium and others.
  • Ensure that Quamed’s voice on quality assurance matters is well defined and heard within the quality assurance environment;
  • Be the focal point for questions related to QUAMED's technical activities coming from external sources or internally;
  • Provide and assist the QUAMED communication officer with relevant information on access to quality medicines and related matters in line with our vision for publication in QUAMED's social media and website.
4. Manage the Quamed technical staff and project coordinators.5. Other tasks
  • Collaborate with the QUAMED team on the annual report, the annual plan, the strategic business plan and provide inputs on the reporting of technical assistance, training and research activities;
  • Act as interim-ED when required.
IV- ReportingThe TDD reports to the Executive Director.VI- QualificationsEducational Background:A Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related field.Professional Experience:A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical field, with at least 5 years in managerial roles of pharmaceutical projects.Experience in project management, performing GSDP, MQAS and/or GMP audits and/or quality operations, with a good understanding of Quality Management Systems and processesCertifications and Training:Auditor credentials are not required but are an advantage.Skills and Competencies:Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring abilities to effectively manage project and technical teams and individuals and ensure compliance with our internal Quality Management System requirements.Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and influence across disciplines and all organizational levels.Proficiency in interpreting and applying, donor and partner requirements and standards and guidelines, with a strong compliance knowledge base.Organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify risks and opportunities for improvement to ensure the organization remains compliant and competitive.

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