2nd pharmacist Spits Apeldoorn

World Courier; Apeldoorn; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

World Courier in Apeldoorn is seeking a GDS Pharmacist to support quality-related activities and act as the pharmacist in absence. Key responsibilities include advising on regulations, overseeing quality assurance tasks, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role and demonstrable experience with quality management systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable role.
• Experience with quality management systems and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with auditing bodies.

Responsabilités

• Advise on current laws and regulations.
• Oversee QA Specialist on quality assurance tasks.
• Develop and optimise quality management system.
• Serve as contact for quality questions and complaints.

Connaissances

Quality management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Description du poste

At Cencora, team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to delivering that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, this role offers the opportunity to help improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

The second pharmacist in Spits Apeldoorn will support all quality-related activities in Spits Apeldoorn and can be assigned as acting pharmacist when the responsible pharmacist is absent or on leave.

The GDS Pharmacist is responsible for managing the statutory pharmaceutical product quality of SPITS based on the Professional Standard for Pharmaceutical Care and the GDS standard. The role has an enforcing, controlling and signalling function in the primary process. The resident pharmacist remains ultimately responsible for the pharmaceutical process and any changes to it. In the absence of the resident pharmacist, for example during illness or holiday, the GDS Pharmacist will act as the resident pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and monitor employees, especially the Management Team and Quality, on current laws and regulations and on newly introduced ways of working
• Oversee the QA Specialist regarding execution of quality assurance tasks
• Drive continuous improvement of operations through optimal set‑up of logistics chain organisation and processes, IT systems, procedures and resources
• Motivate, inspire and coach employees and support them through change
• Promote quality awareness and collaboration across the organisation; lead quality projects
• Develop and optimise the quality management system; ensure compliance and address non‑compliance
• Serve as point of contact for quality questions and customer quality complaints
• Authorise validation/calibration protocols for machines, equipment and software in the absence of the resident pharmacist
• Assess incidental and structural deviations; initiate, align and monitor CAPAs
• Authorise deblistering protocols; release packaging processes and (re)validated equipment/software
• Support and host auditing bodies, such as regulators, certifiers and clients, in the absence of the resident pharmacist
• Evaluate portfolio changes, including product properties, shelf life, risk and packaging interactions
• Coordinate and handle internal recalls and inform relevant stakeholders
• Approve training records for employees in training; participate in cross‑functional improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable role
• Demonstrable experience with quality management systems and relevant pharmaceutical legislation and regulations
• Experience working with auditing bodies and guiding audits
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience coaching employees and leading change and process innovation

Minimum skills required:

• Knowledge of GDP and GMP guidelines
• Knowledge of validation of equipment and software
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate plans into executable policy and ways of working
• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical products and services
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders
• English communication in recurring meetings
• ISO 9001 knowledge is a plus