Joao Pedro Correia
Braganca,Bragança
Summary
Dinamic Pharma logistics specialist with a solid track record in managing the supply and distribution of medical goods in emergency, humanitarian, and conflict-affected zones. Spent most of my career ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient delivery in high-pressure environments, often facing and solving severe constraints.
Currently advancing my expertise through a Master’s in Supply and Logistics to bridge practical fieldwork with strategic supply chain management. Driven to apply my hands-on problem-solving expertise and exceptional people skills to deliver impactful results in the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharma Country Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed accurate forecasts for managing a €2M medical stock budget.
- Refined procedures for submitting global medical orders valued at up to half a million euros.
- Managed diverse supply dossiers: Importation applications, Orders Chronogram, Transport, Freight consolidation and follow-up, Customs clearance.
- Streamlined resource management and ensured safety of healthcare drugs and materials during multi-site global relief efforts.
- Oversaw pharmaceutical national teams country wide.
- Developed recruitment and training strategies for over 50 professionals internationally.
- Coordinated critical functions in pharmacovigilance and quality assurance.
- Implemented guidelines for consistent compliance assessments.
- Established Pharmaceutical HUB for MSF-OCBA amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict.
- Developed and implemented solutions within a cross-functional team to overcome supply challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy Project Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed communication channels between various teams involved (Medical, Logistic and HR/Fin) in the execution of the .
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
- Cordinated refugee crisis response to ensure essential needs were met for over Twenty thousand displaced individuals in the Indian-Myanmar border.
- Oversaw deployment of Cholera intervention strategies affecting around 580,000 individuals in Hajja governorate, Yemen.
Export Coordinator
Novavet Lda
Bragança
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Handled global procurement, inventory, and import/export processes.
- Maintained accurate tracking and resolution of order inquiries.
- Liaised with government agencies regarding import and export regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Built stronger connections with clients via effective and personalized responses.
Education
Post Grad. - Humanitarian and Conflict Response
Manchester University
04.2025
Master’s degree - Pharmaceutical Science
Coimbra University
01.2015
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Instituto Politécnico De Viana Do Castelo
Skills
- Data analysis
- Supply chain management
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Microsoft 360 Software Proficiency
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Project Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders
09.2022 - 04.2024
Pharma Country Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders
04.2021 - 11.2024
Export Coordinator
Novavet Lda
01.2015 - 01.2017
Post Grad. - Humanitarian and Conflict Response
Manchester University
Master’s degree - Pharmaceutical Science
Coimbra University
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Instituto Politécnico De Viana Do Castelo
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