*Closing Date: 11 am Thursday, 14 November 2024 face2face reference: 623603 Location: Canberra, ACT Hours: full-time Contract length: 12 Months + Possibility to extend Entry requirements: Baseline Pay range: $80.00 - 100.00 p/h ex super About the role: The Branch is responsible for processing and evaluating new prescription medicines, new uses of medicines and other variations to medicines, leading to an approval or rejection decision.Through evaluating the premarket clinical aspects of prescription medicines, and with advice from other branches in the TGA, Branch ensures medicines are safe, efficacious, and become available in a timely manner.The section provides secretariat support for the Advisory Committee on Medicines (ACM) and the Advisory Committee on Vaccines (ACV), develops, and publishes Australian Public Assessment Reports (AusPAR) and Decision Summaries, and manages the Medicines Repurposing Program (MRP).The ACM and ACV provide independent medical and scientific advice to the Minister for Health and Aged Care and the TGA on issues relating to the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines and vaccines supplied in Australia.AusPARs and Decision Summaries provide information about the evaluation of a prescription medicine and the considerations that led the TGA to approve or not approve an application.The MRP supports the repurposing of medicines in Australia by incentivising the extension of their regulatory approval for use through the offer of application fee waivers.Duties: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Program Develop, coordinate and maintain detailed program plans, including timelines, budgets and resource allocations Manage the program scope and monitor program progress against key activities, keeping it on track by proactively identifying, assessing, and resolving roadblocks Report on program status to the Minister, the Secretary and senior executives Prepare and review a range of written work including briefs, policy papers, and communication material Take responsibility for the achievements of individual and team outcomes, monitor progress and follow through to deliver quality outcomes Lead and motivate the MRP team, working with the Medical Officer 4 and Medical Officer 3 to manage tasks and ensure clear communication among all stakeholders Build and sustain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders Engage regularly with the Technology Assessment and Access Division (TAAD) on issues related to reimbursement through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Foster a positive and productive work environment for the program team Support and mentor team members, including coaching and training to uplift capability and build knowledge.Required experience/skills: Ability to exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role using organisation and management skills to support the immediate team.Excellent organisational and time management skills with proven experience in successfully managing projects or programs from start to finish Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation Develop, manage, and maintain a range of stakeholder relationships Strong written and verbal communication skills, in particular the ability to write clearly and concisely about complex and sensitive matters for different audiences Ability to prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities If this sounds like the role for you, and you'd like to learn more, click apply now.f2f Recruitment team will be happy to assist you.Jas Bedi ****** 02 6199 5750 http://www.f2frecruitment.com.au">www.f2frecruitment.com.au Excited about this role but don't believe your experience perfectly matches all job specifications?Why not examine your transferable skills ?If they position you as a strong, quality candidate, it's well worth applying for the position.Read more on transferable skills: www.f2frecruitment.com.au/transferable-skills-more-important-than-ever #APS *Thank you for your interest in this position with face2face Recruitment.Our advertisements automatically stay live for 30 days, even if the position is filled beforehand.Should you find this role closed, not all is lost.If you submit your resume to us as a general expression of interest, we will consider you for other positions that suit your talent and experience.We may well have current positions to fill and will certainly consider you for future suitable roles.Submitting your resume has the added bonus of getting your name in the mix for opportunities we fill without even advertising.All you have to do is register here https://www.f2frecruitment.com.au/register/">https://www.f2frecruitment.com.au/register/ or send your resume to ******.APS