E-DRUG: Vacancy: USP Program Manager, Drug Quality and Regulatory Affairs
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Dear E-druggers,
The U.S. Pharmacopeia is recruiting for a Program Manager on Drug Quality and Regulatory Affairs, please see job description below. This is a senior-level position working with USAID-funded programs and other international initiatives.
regards
Souly Phanouvong, Pharm. D., Ph. D.
Technical Advisor for Drug Quality Control
Global Assistance Initiatives
The United States Pharmacopeia
12601 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852-1790, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 301- 816-8582
Fax: +1 301- 816-8374
Email: sxp@usp.org
USP DQI website: http://www.uspdqi.org/
USP website: http://www.usp.org/
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Position: Program Manager, Drug Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Location: Rockville, Maryland USA
Work Schedule: Full-Time
1. Description of Duties:
7 Develop, implement and manage specific health and pharmaceutical policies, strategies and programs in specific region and/or countries for USP's USAID cooperative agreements and other contracts, or grants for work in developing countries.
7 Provide training and/or develop training materials for project participants in developing countries.
7 Provide technical assistance in pharmaceutical policy and regulatory affairs for developing countries.
7 Contribute to USP's global technical leadership in drug quality and collaborate with interagency initiatives such as Roll Back Malaria, Stop TB and the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria.
2. Major Duties & Responsibilities:
7 Analyze pharmaceutical policies and in relation to health objectives of specific countries or region.
7 Work with local counterparts on policy development.
7 Facilitate implementation of policies and strategies for improving the quality and use of medicines.
7 Manage country-specific or regional projects for USAID cooperative agreements as assigned.
7 Provide technical assistance in drug quality assurance to countries or regional initiatives.
7 Develop training materials related on drug quality and organize training workshops as required.
7 Make presentations for internal and external meetings.
7 Identify and supervise consultants if needed.
7 Prepare work plans; quarterly progress reports.
7 Explore and seek out new opportunities for work in the international arena and for collaboration with other international organizations.
7 Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Director.
7 Be willing to travel abroad 15-25%.
3. Requirements
7 Education: Pharm.D.; a Masters Degree or PhD in Public Health or International Relations, preferred.
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7 Experience: At least 5 years of experience in working in drug policy development and/or regulation.
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7 The ability to develop appropriate and effective training strategies and implement training programs.
7 The capability to work in multidisciplinary team environment.
7 Demonstrated success in conducting and managing pharmaceutical or health projects in developing countries.
7 Experience in health, pharmaceutical and/or drug quality data analysis.
7 Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in English.
7 Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
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4. Desirable Attributes:
7 Sensitivity to varied cultural and economic environments.
7 Foreign language proficiency such as French and/or Spanish.
7 Demonstrated networking and organizational skills.
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Further details from and please send resumes or CV's to Harriet Josephi,
Human Resources, USP, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville,
MD 20832 USA. or send via email to humanresources@usp.org
Telephone: +1 301 881 0666; Fax: +1 301 816 8374