Dr Daouda Lawa Garandji

Senior pharmacist and regulatory affairs professional with 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical regulation, quality assurance, public health, medicines policy, supply systems and international health programmes. Former WHO Technical Officer in Regulation and Prequalification, with expertise in regulatory systems strengthening, marketing authorization, inspections, pharmacovigilance, WHO GBT, quality management and stakeholder coordination. Seeking senior opportunities in regulatory affairs, quality, compliance, public health, pharmaceutical supply chain and government affairs in Canada.

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• Medication SafetyExpert
• Performance MonitoringExpert
• Project managementExpert
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• Root Cause Analysis, Multitasking, issue resolution, quality assuranceAdvanced
• supplier relationsAdvanced
• Supply chain managementExpert

1. Health Expert – Pharmaceutical Regulation and Public Health

   Ministry of Public Health, Chad – Directorate-General of Pharmacy and Laboratories

   Mar 2026 to May 2026

   N’Djamena, Chad

   Provided technical support for pharmaceutical policy and regulatory strengthening, access to quality-assured medical products, and WHO computerized Global Benchmarking Tool activities. Coordinated with government and health-sector stakeholders, supported regulatory improvement initiatives, and contributed to strengthening national pharmaceutical systems and public health programmes.

2. Member, Joint Review Expert Committee for Marketing Authorization Applications

   OCEAC/CEMAC

   Mar 2024 to Mar 2026

   Yaoundé, Cameroon / Remote

   Reviewed pharmaceutical marketing authorization applications using the Common Technical Document format. Assessed quality, safety, efficacy and bioequivalence data, contributed to regulatory scientific opinions and supported harmonized regional recommendations across CEMAC member states.

3. Technical Officer – Regulation and Prequalification

   World Health Organization (WHO)

   May 2023 to Oct 2024

   Geneva, Switzerland

   Supported regulatory systems strengthening, WHO Global Benchmarking Tool activities, regulatory reliance, convergence and work-sharing. Contributed to prequalification and collaborative registration activities, prepared technical reports and training materials, coordinated with WHO headquarters, regional and country offices, and supported regulatory capacity-building initiatives in Chad and the Central African Republic.

4. Deputy Director of Biomedical Analysis Laboratories

   Ministry of Public Health, Chad

   Jan 2022 to May 2023

   N’Djamena, Chad

   Led national biomedical laboratory coordination, procurement, quality management and biosafety activities. Supervised approximately 50 staff, supported laboratory system strengthening, coordinated technical operations and contributed to the development of national health-product supply guidance.

5. International Consultant – Pharmaceutical Supply and Quality Assurance

   CHMP France

   Jan 2020 to Dec 2022

   France / Remote

   Provided technical advice on pharmaceutical supply systems, last-mile distribution and quality assurance. Supported SRMNIN programmes and pooled COVID-19 procurement initiatives, and developed technical reports, assessments and implementation roadmaps.

6. Head of Pharmaceutical Inspection Department

   Ministry of Public Health, Chad

   Jan 2019 to Jan 2022

   N’Djamena, Chad

   Led pharmaceutical inspection and regulatory oversight of the importation, manufacturing and distribution of medicines. Managed inspections, licensing, regulatory compliance, pharmacovigilance and implementation of national pharmaceutical policies. Supervised approximately 20 staff and contributed to the national COVID-19 response.

7. Supplies Coordinator

   UNFPA

   Dec 2017 to Dec 2017

   Mayo-Kebbi, Chad

   Assessed the availability of reproductive-health commodities and essential supplies in Mayo-Kebbi. Identified supply gaps, supported data collection and analysis, and provided recommendations to improve product availability and health-system performance.

8. National Consultant – Pharmaceutical Regulatory Systems

   AFD / Expertise France

   Apr 2017 to Aug 2017

   N’Djamena, Chad

   Provided technical assistance for the development of a pharmaceutical-sector strategic plan, medicine importation and registration systems, pharmaceutical inspection and sustainable financing mechanisms. Prepared recommendations and a practical roadmap for strengthening national pharmaceutical governance.

9. Board Member

   National Pharmaceutical Purchasing Centre, Chad

   Apr 2016 to Dec 2019

   N’Djamena, Chad

   Provided governance and strategic oversight for pharmaceutical procurement, supply security, budgeting and quality assurance. Reviewed policies, performance reports and procurement priorities, and supported transparent access to quality-assured medicines.

10. SMC Coordinator

    CSSI / Malaria Consortium

    Apr 2015 to Aug 2016

    N’Djamena, Chad

    Coordinated seasonal malaria chemoprevention activities, including planning, procurement and distribution of medicines. Supported pharmacovigilance, medicine-use monitoring, resistance surveillance and coordination with health authorities and implementation partners.

11. Deputy Chief of Pharmacy Department

    Ministry of Public Health, Chad

    Apr 2015 to Jan 2019

    N’Djamena, Chad

    Supported the development and implementation of national pharmaceutical policies and regulations. Contributed to medicine licensing, marketing authorization, pharmaceutical-sector mapping, the Essential Medicines List, local production initiatives and regulatory coordination with national stakeholders.

12. Deputy Chief of Medicines Department

    Ministry of Public Health, Chad

    Apr 2014 to Apr 2015

    N’Djamena, Chad

    Reviewed marketing authorization dossiers, supported pharmaceutical regulatory committee sessions and prepared regulatory reports. Contributed to medicines policy implementation, regulatory decision-making and coordination with pharmaceutical-sector stakeholders.

1. University of Geneva

   Certificate in Precision Medicine, Precision Medicine

   Geneva, Switzerland

   2026 to 2026

   Completed advanced training in precision medicine, personalized healthcare, clinical applications, genomics, biomarkers and the use of patient-specific data to support evidence-based medical decisions.

2. University Félix Houphouët-Boigny

   Master of Science in Medicines and Valorization of Natural Substances, Regulatory Affairs

   Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

   2021 to 2023

   Completed graduate studies focused on medicines, natural substances and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, including quality, safety, efficacy, regulatory strategy and marketing authorization.

3. Johns Hopkins University

   Certificate in Public Health in Humanitarian Crises, Public Health and Humanitarian Crises

   Baltimore, Maryland, USA

   2023 to 2023

   Completed specialized training in public health response during humanitarian crises, emergency preparedness, health systems, outbreak response, vulnerable populations and humanitarian coordination.

4. EHESP School of Public Health

   International Certificate in Public Health Inspection and Control, Public Health Inspection and Control

   Rennes, France

   2018 to 2019

   Completed international training in public health inspection, health protection, regulatory compliance, risk assessment and control of health-related activities.

5. Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso

   University Diploma in Antibiology and Antibiotherapy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Antibiology and Antibiotherapy

   Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

   2017 to 2018

   Completed specialized training in antimicrobial therapy, antibiotic stewardship, infectious diseases, resistance prevention and the rational use of antibiotics in Sub-Saharan Africa.

6. Texas WBS

   Master of Science in Bible Studies, Bible Studies

   United States

   2016 to 2017

   Completed graduate studies in biblical studies, theology, scriptural interpretation, ethics and comparative religious thought.

7. University of Ouagadougou / Joseph Ki-Zerbo University

   University Diploma in Pharmaceutical Supply Management, Pharmaceutical Supply Management

   Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

   2016 to 2017

   Completed specialized training in pharmaceutical supply management, procurement planning, inventory control, medicines distribution, supply-chain performance and access to essential medicines.

8. Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry

   Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

   Conakry, Guinea

   2007 to 2013

   Completed professional doctoral training in pharmacy, including pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, public health and medicines management.

• BSAFE – Security Awareness Training

  United Nations

• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

  United Nations

• Advanced Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) Training

  World Health Organization (WHO)

• WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Expert Training

  World Health Organization (WHO)

• Pharmacovigilance and Medicines Safety

  World Health Organization (WHO)

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  World Health Organization (WHO)

• Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation in Global Health

  London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

• Procurement and Supply Management of Health Products

  UNFPA

• Quality Assurance of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Inspection

  UNFPA

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