Job description

Grade 94

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Director, Medicines for its Affiliate, Humane Society International (HSI). In this position you will lead the HSI Research & Toxicology Department’s multinational efforts to shift the safety assessment and regulatory paradigm for medicines toward non-animal approaches.

This position will be responsible for:

• Leading the Medicines team within the HSI Research & Toxicology department with the goal of ending animal testing in this product sector. This includes establishment of global HSI policy, strategy and tactics, and supporting regional adaptation and implementation of public policy, corporate engagement, and outreach and engagement initiatives in close cooperation with HSI country and HQ support teams. Overseeing and supporting program staff and consultants working in the medicines area;

• Coordinating the Medicines workstream of the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration. Developing and managing relationships with foundations, corporations, regulators, and other stakeholders, together with internal communication among workstream members;

• Overseeing the creation and review of technical reports, briefings, peer-reviewed publications, public comments, and other official correspondence, press releases, blogs, web and social media content. Providing quality assurance for public-facing communications in the medicines area;

• Representing the organization and department at various forums, including professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Serving as a spokesperson/presenter, as needed, delivering expert testimony to policy makers, participating in media interviews and debates, networking with government officials and colleagues, and communicating with the public via articles, social media, and other venues;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology, medicine, pharmacy, immunology or another related field, or equivalent work experience in the pharmaceutical sector, required;

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs or related field required;

• Supervisory/management experience, required;

• Fluency in at least one non-English language, strongly preferred;

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results;

• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle complex situations and demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving;

• Superior organizational and project management skills, able to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;

• Diplomatic and interpersonal skills to engage with international partners;

• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;

• Technical knowledge of pharmaceutical/biological drug safety and non-animal testing methods;

• Technical proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, etc.);

• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment;

• Strong interest in animal protection issues;

• The ability to work long hours should a crisis situation arise;

• Willingness to travel, as needed.

The health and safety of our candidates, employees, and the communities in which we work is our top priority. The Humane Society of the United States has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all U.S. employees, including new hires. We make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. All U.S. new hires will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

This is a remote position,

When applying please submit your resume and cover letter as one document.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

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