Pharmaceutical Management Director

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Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP’s fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide. 

Brief Project Overview

The purpose of the USAID-funded, Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance project (KIPS) is to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of quality-assured and affordable health commodities through a resilient and mature supply chain system and pharmaceutical regulatory services. KIPS is a 5-year donor-funded program that will strengthen the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

Brief Job Overview

Reporting to the DAI Chief of Party, the Pharmaceutical Management Director will provide overall leadership and technical oversight on USP’s specific interventions on the implementation of the DAI led KIPS project in Kenya. The Director will provide guidance and technical assistance on all pharmaceutical management related interventions assigned to USP, including activities related to pharmaceutical services, pharmacovigilance, patient safety and regulatory system strengthening. They will ensure the technical quality of all USP implemented interventions on the project, oversee the strategic planning, development and execution of pharmaceutical management interventions, and will build and lead project relationships with key stakeholders involved in USP specific interventions. This position involves a secondment to the DAI/KIPS office and will be a key point of contact for USP’s technical and cross-cutting input on the overall implementation of the project, working closely and collaboratively with DAI and other partners.

How will YOU create impact in KIPS and at USP?

Project Leadership (25%)

• Accountable for high-quality implementation of USP’s interventions on the KIPS project. to ensure USP-led activities are progressing appropriately (e.g., technical quality, timely implementation, performance against indicator targets, application of project learning, staffing, budget spending, and risks and issues).
• Provide overall strategic guidance and oversight on USP’s specific areas of implementation and cross-cutting input.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in pharmaceutical management in Kenya. 
• Lead, supervise and mentor a team of pharmaceutical management professionals and foster a collaborative and high-team performance culture.

Technical Implementation (75%)

• Lead on implementing interventions related to pharmaceutical management, including but not limited to product selection and prioritization, resource optimization, pharmaceutical services, pharmacovigilance and patient safety, regulatory system strengthening, track and trace/digital serialization and antimicrobial resistance. 
• Provide direct technical assistance to government counterparts as necessary, to enhance their capacity to perform their oversight and stewardship role in the pharmaceutical management areas listed above and sustainably move toward technical independence 
• Optimize processes and resources to improve efficiency in implementing identified interventions including ensuring continuous engagement of country counterparts in implementing interventions and integrating the technical delivery of pharmaceutical management activities 
• Support the integration of pharmaceutical management interventions with the pharmaceutical supply chain needs of the country as appropriate 
• Maintain high-quality standards in the implementation of pharmaceutical management interventions in collaboration with other project staff, government and private sector counterparts including identifying and mitigating risks that may affect KIPS ability to implement high quality and timely interventions 
• Drive the integration of innovative thinking in the delivery of pharmaceutical management interventions 
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance pharmaceutical management 
• Perform any additional pharmaceutical management activities as may be required by the donor, USP or DAI to support successful project implementation. 

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Regulatory Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Public/Global Health, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, pharmacovigilance, Epidemiology or related fields 
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role and proficiency in one or more of the following pharmaceutical management areas: product selection and prioritization, pharmaceutical policies and regulation, supply chain management, or strengthening national or regional regulatory authorities. 
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical and supply chain sector and working knowledge of national medicine regulation. 
• Experience working and currently residing in Kenya is required
• Experience designing plans for product track and trace/serialization adoption and deployment, particularly in the LMIC context is an added advantage. 
• Experience in training, and mentoring government and private sector stakeholders 
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing donor funded programs
• Ability to travel locally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to produce quality, coherent and informative reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to changes and respond to donor demands in a timely manner is required.
• Fluency in English is required 

Additional Desired Preferences

Desired preferences are to showcase any additional preferred levels of expertise to perform the role.

• A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision‐making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive track record of leading effective, timely, and quality implementation of donor-funded global health or international development projects
• Experience in one or more regulatory functions including but not limited to post marketing surveillance, regulatory inspection.
• Demonstrated experience in managing supply chain projects is desirable 

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Director will supervise and mentor the following staff:

• Pharmaceutical Management Specialist

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP

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