# \[e-drug\] Job Opportunity at USP **URL:** \ **Category:** e-drug\ **Created:** [March 4, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-job-opportunity-at-usp/29462 "2008-03-04T17:28:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jeri\_Hawthorne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5fc32e/32.png) [@Jeri\_Hawthorne](https://talk.edrugplus.org/u/Jeri_Hawthorne)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://talk.edrugplus.org/t/e-drug-job-opportunity-at-usp/29462/1 "2008-03-04T17:28:31Z")
E-DRUG: Job Opportunity at USP ----------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone. Below is a current opening that we have at USP in our International Technical Alliances Program (ITAP) department. If you are interested, I encourage you to take a look at our website. Thanks, Jeri Hawthorne USP E-mail: JRH@usp.org External Job Description: Function of the Position: This is a professional position in USP's International Technical Alliances Program (ITAP) Department in which the incumbent manages USP's participation in specific outreach programs, including contracts with John Snow International and Population Services International. The manager supports the Chief Global Services Officer (CGSO) in efforts to acquire new grants and contracts for drug quality initiatives in developing countries. He/she stays abreast of new anti-malarial and other drug development as well as international trends in prevention and treatment in this area. The Manager, USP Drug Quality Partnerships also takes a leadership role in maintaining USP's position as an expert resource in drug quality assurance and quality control for pharmaceuticals. Job Duties: Develop strategies, methods, and materials to ensure and support QA and QC within the in-country post-marketing approval supply chain for the DELIVER Project, Task Order 3. Provide technical assistance to in-country malaria programs, essential drugs programs that handle malaria products, and national drug regulatory authorities to strengthen local capacity for QA/QC including: assessing laboratory conformity to GMP, developing SOPs, assisting with ISO certification readiness, and improving the application of drug quality control testing methods. Coordinate the design and implementation of field-based drug quality surveillance. Ensure coordination of USP's work on anti-malarial drug monographs and reference standards. Support the DELIVER QA manager and the procurement manager in the design and implementation of a QA/QC program to ensure pharmaceutical commodities meet contractual agreements. Minimum Requirements: In order to quality for this position, you must possess a Master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, public health, or related field required with at least 5 years professional experience in developing countries. PharmD or Ph.D. in one of these degrees preferred. Minimum five years previous USAID grant or contract management experience required. Demonstrated technical competence in drug quality assurance and/or quality control. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Exceptional knowledge of malaria in developing countries. Understanding of drug development and FDA approval process for medicines. Experience in procurement of medicines for developing countries. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Experience writing grants and identifying funding sources helpful. Strong negotiation, planning, and project management skills essential. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Ability to network with professionals from USAID, and other supranational organizations (WHO, PAHO, etc.) as well as local in-country representatives and government officials. Strong ability to work with nationals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Ability to travel at least 25% of the time. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.