Deputy International Pharmacist Coordinator

Location: Any MSF Office*

Contract: Permanent at 80%

Deadline to apply: 29th of October 2026

Starting date: 01st December of 2026

Compensation and Benefits: MSF practice is to offer the compensation and benefits package in line with the MSF entity offering the contract.

*By default the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office able to issue a contract of their country of residence at the time of application.

MSF International

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict epidemics healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race religion gender or political affiliation. MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSFs 24 sections 28 associations and 19 branch offices together. Registered in Switzerland MSF International provides coordination information and support to the MSF Movement as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.

Main Purpose

Facilitate the work of theInternational Pharmacist Coordinator (IPC)and actively drive the strategic development and implementation of MSFs international pharmaceutical quality and supply of medicines agenda. This includes contributing across multiple workstreams such as pharmaceutical quality assurance procurement and supply strategies medicaloperational integration intersectional collaboration external pharmaceutical positioning and fostering mutual accountability across the Pharma Network.

The Deputy International Pharmacist Coordinator will act as theIPC substitute when required ensuring continuity of coordination decisionmaking and representation.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Strategic support and coordination

• Support the International Pharmacist Coordinator (IPC) in implementing the Pharma Networks 3year strategic priorities in line with MSF medical and operational objectives.

• Contribute with operational and technical analysis to strategic planning identifying emerging risks gaps and opportunities related to pharmaceutical quality access and supply with organization wide impact.

• Ensure effective followup of strategic and governance decisions across Pharma Network platforms.

• Support coordination across operational directorates supply centres and MSF Access.

Quality assurance implementation

• Support consistent implementation of the MSF Quality Assurance System for medicines across sections.

• Contribute to the operationalisation and monitoring of the MSF QA Policy for Medical Products.

• Support identification analysis and management of qualityrelated risks escalating issues requiring strategic arbitration.

• Promote quality patient safety and accountability in daytoday pharmaceutical activities.

Performance prioritisation and monitoring

• Translate strategic priorities into annual workplans deliverables and timelines in coordination with the IPC.

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of riskbased GMP audits technical visits and monitoring activities.

• Track progress against agreed objectives budgets and resource frameworks and report regularly to the IPC.

• Contribute to adjustments of implementation plans in response to evolving operational contexts.

Leadership coordination and team support

• Support the daytoday coordinationof the IO Pharma Team assuming functional management responsibilitiesas delegated by the International Pharma Coordinator including the management ofthe Intersectional Pharmacist positions.

• Manage the Pharma Quality Platform including (but not limited to) definition and monitoring of objectives facilitating regular meetings and following up on agreed actions.

• Foster effective collaboration across Supply Medical Operational and QA functions.

• Support alignment and coordination with QA teams for Medical Devices and Specialised Medical Food.

• Contribute to learning mentoring and knowledge sharing within the Pharma Network.

Operational support and change management

• Provide timely technical and coordination support to MSF operations facing complex procurement importation or quality challenges.

• Support pharmaceutical input into regulatory and pharmacovigilance activities.

• Contribute to the development rollout and use of systems and tools supporting pharmaceutical quality and supply.

• Support organisational change processes affecting pharmaceutical activities ensuring continuity and operational relevance.

External engagement and representation (delegated)

• Contribute actively to external engagement on pharmaceutical quality and supply topics as delegated by the IPC.

• Support coordination and technical exchanges with external partners (e.g. WHO PQ QUAMED ICRC UNICEF).

• Contribute technical input to external policy discussions and joint initiatives in coordination with relevant MSF entities.

• Contribute to preparation of external communications presentations and knowledgesharing materials.

Substitution and continuity

• Act as substitute for the International Pharmacist Coordinator when required ensuring continuity of coordination decisionmaking and representation within delegated authority.

Safeguarding requirements for the role

The incumbent commits to contribute to a safe supportive inclusive equitable diverse respectful and healthy workplace free from abuse and other misconduct. They will not engage in any form of abuse including those detailed in MSF Typologies of Abuse and when an employee suspects or observes abuse they will report it (without investigating it) to protect others.

Training:

Senior pharmacist with degree/diploma in Pharmacy.

Education and experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 3 years in MSF in HQ functions with intersectional active involvement.

• Good knowledge of MSF quality and procurement policies.

• Knowledge of developing countries and emerging markets mandatory.

Languages

Fluency in English mandatory (French and Spanish would be added advantages).

Skills and Competencies

• Identifies with MSFs principles and core values

• Good strategic thinking with ability to support translation of priorities into implementation

• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement in complex operational and quality-related issues

• Strong coordination and collaboration skills in a multi-stakeholder and intersectional environment

• Ability to support leadership facilitate follow-up and ensure continuity of coordination

• Strong communication skills and ability to convey multiple perspectives

• Diplomacy adaptability and self-control

• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills

• Cross-cultural awareness open-mindedness and flexibility

• Quality patient safety and results orientation

• Team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently prioritise and report effectively

Other

Willingness to travel in Europe.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At MSF we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders ages sexual orientations nationalities races religions beliefs ability status and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF is committed to preventing abuse inappropriate behaviour lack of integrity and financial misconduct in its work and care spaces. MSF expects all staff to share this commitment and promote an environment where abuse and misconduct is not tolerated.

We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role please let us know from the beginning of the selection process.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and to appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.