Example job description for a Responsible Person

This example Job Description provides insight into the RP’s: Responsibilities, Tasks, Requirements.

The Responsible Person is a functionary required under the EU GDP requirements. An RP ensures the functioning of the quality system, coordinates recalls, releases medicinal product from the warehouse, amongst other duties. The Responsible Person should carry out their duties in such a way as to ensure that the wholesale distributor can demonstrate GDP compliance and that public service obligations are met. The written job description of the Responsible Person should define their authority to take decisions with regard to their responsibilities. The wholesale distributor should give the Responsible Person the defined authority, resources and responsibility needed to fulfil their duties.