Director Veterinary Medicines

at  Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

SYNOPSIS :

Join a world-class regulator and c ontribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
Open to all applicants – preference will be given to Australian citizens in accordance with section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999.
Position summary
Are you an experienced technical & scientific leader looking to take the next step in your career? Interested in making a tangible difference by joining Australia’s agvet chemical regulator?
The APVMA’s Registration Management program is seeking applications for a Director Veterinary Medicines to co-lead a team of technical and administrative staff responsible for premarket risk assessment evaluations of veterinary medicines in Australia.
Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW , you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and apply expertise and technical knowledge to the National Registration Scheme for veterinary medicines.
More information on the position can be found in the Candidate Information Package below.
Our Ideal Candidate / Selection criteria
To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications and work experience in a relevant scientific discipline such as Veterinary Medicines, Pharmaceutical sciences, Pharmacology, Zoology, or Biology.
Strong leadership skills demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain technical teams and plan strategically in a dynamic and client-focused environment including the ability to deal with periods of peak demand and legislated timeframes.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and provide pragmatic advice on complex scientific information within a regulatory setting.
Knowledge of the regulatory and legislative environment of a government authority and possessing an understanding of best practices in veterinary medicines risk assessment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of scientists with strong analytical and problem-solving skills whilst managing the evaluation and approval of the registration of veterinary chemical products.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, liaison and negotiation skills with particular attention to public and stakeholder engagement with the ability to provide complex briefings to senior executives and representing the organisation in domestic and international forums.

Please refer the Job description for details