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Position background

MSF’s ability to continue to import medical supplies into project countries is essential for the continuation and medical quality of its operations. MSF is facing increased operational challenges regarding importation requirements in countries where the organization is working. The increased stringency of National Medicines/MD Regulatory Authorities (NMRA) concerning regulation of medical products requires a harmonized approach between MSF Operational Directorates (ODs) and MSF Supply centers with improved coordination and communication. Clear country-by-country instructions need to be provided to the MSF Supply centers, country programs and other stakeholders in order that appropriate regulatory documentation can be centralized and readily accessed, avoiding process duplication and promoting a more pro-active response to this issue including informing product sourcing decisions.

In addition, MSF Supply centers face an increasing number of requests from suppliers linked to country-specific supply restrictions, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing medical product procurement requirements in order to ensure an efficient service delivery by MSF Supply centers. The Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist team (currently consisting of two pharmacists) supports MSF Supply centers and country programs to address these challenges.

With immediate effect we are looking for an addition to the current team:

Regulatory Affairs - Pharmacist (40 hours)

Preferred location: Amsterdam, Brussels or Bordeaux

other MSF locations may be considered -/+ 3 hours CET

Main objectives

You will play a crucial role in directly supporting and collaborating with the European Supply Centres (ESCs) and regional supply centers. This includes fostering strong partnerships with ESC Pharmacists, Intersectional (ISP)/Section Pharmacists (SP), and supply teams within country programs. Your responsibilities will involve defining import requirements for medical products, such as pharmaceuticals, medical materials, and therapeutic food, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

As a member of the RA Pharma team, the key objectives of the position are:

• To work as a regulatory affairs focal point for MSF, supporting ESCs to develop and maintain an intersectional structure to review and validate country importation requirements for medical products

• Maintenance of inter-ESC document repository for non-batch related (pharmaceutical and therapeutic food) regulatory documents and country-specific import information

• Provide technical  support to MSF Missions and Section Pharmacists regarding import requirements and lobbying with authorities/external actors

Responsibilities and activities

• Operational support : Act as link between ODs and Supply Centres when new/change requests regarding import requirements from countries arise and ensure a harmonised response – promote a “one MSF” approach. Includes field visits on request for coaching the pharmacist focal point regarding negotiation with authorities linked to importation requirements

• Mapping of importation requirements: To participate as core member of the Country Support Importation (CSI) platform together with the Custom and Transport referent, Regulatory Affairs for logistic items (RAL), Custom and Transport flying support, Intersectional legal department and humanitarian affairs representative. Collaborate with the CSI team to map the full import process in a country via designated country focal points: MSF legal status in country, preclearance with NMRA/MoH and custom clearance.

• Previous experience working with quality assurance for medicines and regulatory affairs topics is an advantage

• Knowledge of, or experience with, importation requirements at country level in MSF operational contexts is highly preferred

• Oral and written fluency in English is mandatory, French and/or Arabic is an added advantage

Competencies

Strong conceptual expertise and understanding with regard to supply chain management, processes and practices.                        

• Problem analysis

• Organizational sensitivity

• Behavioural flexibility

• Proactivity

• Planning and organisation

• Integrity

• Strategic thinking capacity

We Offer

An exciting position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation. The start date for the position is preferably as soon as possible, 1 March 2026.

If residing in The Netherlands:

A Dutch employment contract is offered, based on 40 hours per week, with an end date of 31 December 2026. The contract is for one year with renewal option, subject to budget and good performance.

A gross monthly salary range between 4,875 and 6,711 euro (function grid level 17) depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment.