Team Leader - Medicines Assessment, Medsafe

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Great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their career in medicines regulation!

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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Company: Ministry of Health

Location: Wellington

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-3-847-6612

Fax: +64-6-409-3095

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  • Provide high quality advice on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines!
  • Wellington location

Medsafe is the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products in New Zealand. 

 

We're looking for a Team Leader, Medicines Assessment to join us in the Product Regulation Branch on a permanent, full-time basis. The Product Regulation Branch is responsible for the pre-market assessment of new and changed medicines.

 

As the Team Leader, Medicines Assessment, you will provide high quality advice on the safety, quality and efficacy of new and changed medicines, with a particular focus on biological and other prescription medicines. In addition, you will lead a team of medicine evaluators in carrying out their duties.

 

To be considered for this position, you will have a qualification in a relevant field such as chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, or other sciences with an emphasis on medicines, and have the desire and expertise to contribute to the regulation of medicines in New Zealand.

 

The successful applicant is likely to have the following:

  • Experience in appraising safety, quality and efficacy data and articulating the benefits and risks of medicines

  • An ability to provide credible and evidence-based technical and scientific advice

  • Demonstrated ability of leading a team of technical experts

  • An incisive mind able to learn new things and to quickly understand complex situations

In addition, you will also have exceptional written and oral communication skills, and excellent time management skills. 

 

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their career in medicines regulation!

 

For further information on this position please contact Alison Cossar, Manager, Product Regulation Branch, Medsafe ([email protected]). A copy of the position can be found on the Ministry of Health Careers site.  To apply for this position, please provide your current Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter outlining your background and your interest in the role. All applications must be made online.

 

The Ministry of Health is committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. All staff - regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious or ethical beliefs, political opinion or union affiliation - have access to equal employment opportunities. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in the workforce and we are willing to consider flexible working arrangements.

 

Applications close 22 July 2018

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