Head Pharmacist (800457) Head Pharmacist (800457)

icrc

2 months ago

Geneva, SwitzerlandFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join icrc as a Head Pharmacist (800457) Head Pharmacist (800457) in United States. What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law.

Key Responsibilities

and responsibilities The Head Pharmacist: Is responsible for compliance with EU/WHO GDPs at headquarters and in the field, in accordance with national regulations.

Proposes policies on health-care goods quality.

Sets priorities in planning audits of suppliers in collaboration with ICRC pharmacists in the field and the Quality Assurance Pharmacists; manages external auditors.

Approves donations of medical supplies and domestic purchases Approves standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures that they are implemented throughout the medical supply chain.

Requirements

six years' confirmed experience as a pharmacist and if possible legal representative of pharmaceutical services in an international pharmaceutical company.

Experience as a hospital pharmacist an asset.

Experience working in a humanitarian organization an asset.

Experience understanding complex conflicts and their implications for health systems.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Pharmaceutical StrategyGood Distribution PracticeQuality AssuranceSupplier AuditsStandard Operating ProceduresRegulatory AspectsRisk MitigationLogistics ManagementTeam SupervisionInternational Humanitarian Law

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Head Pharmacist (800457) Head Pharmacist (800457) at icrc a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at icrc is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmaceutical Strategy, Good Distribution Practice, Quality Assurance, Supplier Audits, Standard Operating Procedures, Regulatory Aspects, Risk Mitigation, Logistics Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Head Pharmacist is responsible for setting and implementing the ICRC’s pharmaceutical strategy, acting as the legal representative for pharmaceutical services to Swiss authorities, and ensuring compliance with EU/WHO Good Distribution Practices (GDPs) globally.

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