Global Self Care Federation, Director General

Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad, Belgium

€ 80.000 - 100.000

Director GeneralGlobal Self-Care Federation (GSCF)

03 About GSCF04 What You’ll Do07 Recruitment Process

The Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) is afederation of national, regional, multinationalassociations and consumer healthcarecorporations, dedicated to enhancing the role ofself-care. GSCF is a registered Swiss association

Several key factors are shaping the future of the

– The global population is aging with an ever-greater needfor better chronic disease management. At the same time,the consumer journey is rapidly evolving, impacting howindividuals interact with healthcare providers and buy self-care.

– In an omni-channel world, people want convenient,transparent and affordable options at their fingertips. Theexplosion in data-driven solutions also means that individualshave come to expect holistic, personalized solutions acrossevery aspect of their lives.

The Global Self-Care Federation is helping the industryrespond to these factors and achieve better health outcomesfor individuals all around the world. Our vision is A healthierworld through better Self-Care. Our ambition is to ensure thatkey decision makers embrace self-care intervention, recognizeits value, and use its broad range of benefits as the buildingblocks to deliver better and more sustainable health systems andoutcomes for all.

Key objectives:

– A WHO resolution on self-care by 2025

– Be the trusted, global partner, promoting the value andbenefits of self-care interventions for stakeholders

– Support GSCF members in addressing key global issues andopportunities around regulatory affairs, policy & safety

– Drive commitment & action on environmental sustainability in

GSCF represents the self-care and self-medication industry andendeavours to contribute to WHO’s Public Health goals throughour specialized expertise. GSCF is a non-State actor (NSA) inofficial relations with the World Health Organization, since 1977.

GSCF collaborates with many global health organizations on keyinitiatives to enable better health outcomes for all:

– WHO Resolution Initiative – United for Self-Care Coalition

– Self-Care Health Literacy

Key stakeholders, partners and collaborators include:

– International Pharmacy Federation (FIP)

– International Council for Harmonisation (ICH)

– International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO)

– International Federation of Ageing (IFA)

– Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG)

– International Alliance of Osteopaths (OIA)

– Global pharma organizations including IFPMA

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Position SummaryThe Director General of GSCF will beresponsible for setting and executingthe association’s strategic direction andpriorities in agreement with the GSCF Boardof Directors and Executive Committee;for developing and building consensusaround policies, programs and activitiesdesigned to serve the needs of a diversemembership; and for ensuring that theorganization is run in an effective, ethicaland financially responsible manner. TheDirector General works closely with theChairman, association officers, membersof the Executive Committee, and membersof the Board of Directors to promote theself-care agenda including the role ofover the counter medicines, nutritionalsupplements and oral care productsglobally: and to provide leadership andguidance on policy, regulatory and scientificissues before governments, WHO and

External roleChairman and Board of Directors

Direct reports4 Staff members

External roleGlobal government and non-governmentorganizations – officials within keydepartments with jurisdiction over OTCand health issues and other appropriateagencies, including but not limited to:

– World Health Organization

– United Nations organisations

– Global third party organizations

– OTC Trade Associations from regionsand countries

Key Responsibilities– Provide leadership, management and

oversight for the association’s operations,and help to achieve successful outcomesagainst strategic pillars of organization

– Work with Executive Committee and Boardof Directors to develop and prioritizethe vision and strategic priorities of theassociation to be focused on short andlong-term objectives and outcome based;lead staff and company members insuccessful execution of identified goals;and strive to achieve unity, where possible,within the membership on key issuesaffecting the industry and enhance/protectopportunities that are key growth enginesfor the industry

– Anticipate current and emerging political,social, economic, policy and regulatoryissues and trends globally that affect theindustry; recommend actions and resourcesfor association to address the issues

– Develop strategy for establishing andstrengthening trade associations in keycountries, as agreed by the GSCF Board

of Directors

– Build and maintain co-operative relationswith international organizations relevantfor the consumer health industry andrepresenting stakeholders in healthcare

– Represent and serve as the face and voiceof CHC industry at industry meetings andfunctions; and with external audiencesincluding government officials, policymakers, regulators, and the media.

– Promote close collaboration andmember associations/companies

– Oversee and participate in process todevelop consensus on priorities and policypositions on issues affecting the industry;support member association efforts onnational legislation and regulation asagreed by GSCF Board

– Coordinate the research agenda of dataand evidence demonstrating the valueand benefits of responsible self-care

– Manage the overall operations andfinances of the association accordingto industry best practices, legal andcompliance standards

– Provide strategic vision and support theplanning of GSCF Regional Conferences

– Manage the committees and taskforces

– Manage GSCF staff to foster positive,collaborative work environment

– Maintain highest standards of ethicsand integrity

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Candidate ProfileIDEAL EXPERIENCE

EducationPreferably an advanced degree in a relevantfield of study.

GeneralAt least 10 to 15 years of proven leadership,management and decision-making experiencewith direct accountability for results at theexecutive level of an organization. Commercialexperience is an advantage.

Specific– Consumer Health: Sound knowledge of

political, policy, legislative and regulatoryenvironment of consumer healthcare products,and processes related to healthcare, nonprescription/OTCs, nutritional supplements;

– Associations: Experience leading globalorganisations & demonstrated ability to workwith diverse international organizations andindividuals; experience working with WHOand other key global health stakeholders adefinite advantage

– Representation: Experience serving as the faceand voice of an industry or group, a skilled andstrategic advocate and communicator on publicpolicy issues.

– Financial: Astute at financial aspects of runningimplementing strategies for growth.

– Experience in working with a Boardof Directors

LeadershipExperience managing andmotivating teams. Experienceleading an organizationthrough change.

Languages

French is an advantage

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CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Strategic Thinking– Gains a deep understanding of

GSCF’s mission and the outcomes that

– Identifies strategies to allow GSCFmembers to continue to be the worldleaders in consumer health;

– Thinks 2-3 years ahead : experienced inanticipating issues and building consensusat an early stage;

– Strong network and in-depth understandingof the current political landscape whichwould enhance his/her ability to balancelong term strategic thinking with short-termoutcome-based goals

Leading People– Collaborates and constructively debates

with the team to manage projects, solveproblems, discuss challenging issues, or learnmore about critical issues as a group ;

– Delegates roles thoughtfully to free self towork at a more strategic level;

– Collaborates with each employee toestablish clear, performance goals andmetrics for the year;

– Maintains processes to monitorprojects and deliver results that

– Periodically reviews team progress againstplans, focuses attention beyond the projectto the full year or more.

Collaborating and Influencing– Ability to work closely with the executive

committee and the board in order toensure its continued operational strength,build consensus at all levels around keyissues and initiatives despite sometimesdifferent member perspectives ;

– Facilitates discussions to enablepeople to collaborate with each otherindependently; promotes collaboration

– Identifies and meets with key playersand stakeholders to help them shapea consensus collectively and engagesin a dialogue to reach a finalconclusion together ;

– Develops explicit understanding of whichrelationships are most important to theorganization and its stakeholders, builds anetwork prioritizing these relationships.

Cultural Agility– Encourages open discussion of

differentideas and views ;

– Invites and uses input from perspectivessignificantly different from their own;

– Adapts behaviors and communications toengage with, or blend with other cultures.

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

– Exceptional communication skills andlistening ability

– Gains highest credibility at all levels –in working with the Board, with BusinessExecutives, WHO, key stakeholder aswell as in communicating to all externalorganizations

– High energy – someone who approacheschallenges with optimism and vigor

– Highest levels of integrity, ethicsand honesty

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ss GSCF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Executive Search firm Dober Partnershas been retained to support the GSCFSearch Committee select a shortlist ofprospective candidates against thecriteria set out in this document.

If you wish to apply for this excitingposition, please send your CV to theDober Partners -GSCF Search teambelow, as soon as possible.

Final interviews for the shortlistedcandidates with the Search Committeeof GSCF will take place on the morningof 4 June 2024 in Brussels.

Mark Dober

[email protected]

Christophe Lecureuil

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