Technical Advisor for Regulatory Strengthening, Pharmaceutical Governance

The international non-profit organization Management Sciences for Health (MSH) implementing in Ukraine the US Government supported Safe, Affordable and Effective Medicines for Ukrainians Activity (SAFEMed), is looking for Technical Advisor for Regulatory Strengthening, Pharmaceutical Governance 

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The SAFEMed Technical Advisor will support the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (MOH) in improving access to quality and safe medical products by advancing pharmaceutical regulatory reform and alignment with global best practice legislation. Working under the guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party the Advisor will contribute to the establishment and operationalization of new institutions foreseen by the Law on Medicines, including the State Control Authority (SCA), and support the implementation of the national medicines verification system.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical analysis and assistance

• Support the establishment of the new unified pharmaceutical regulatory agency, focusing on integrating newly introduced regulatory functions into Ukraine's legal and procedural framework
• Provide technical, analytical, and organizational support to the Ukrainian project team involved in the European Union Twinning initiative, ensuring strong coordination, preparation of inputs, and alignment of project activities with broader regulatory reform priorities.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to SAFEMed activities and provide technical assistance to strengthen regulatory processes, improve product oversight, and advance adoption of globally recognized best practices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of regulatory system improvements that promote transparent, predictable, and efficient operations of the new authority, working in close collaboration with key national institutions such as MoH, SEC, and SMDC.
• Support communication and stakeholder engagement efforts related to the establishment of the new regulatory authority, contributing to messaging, informational materials, and coordination with government, industry, and civil society.
• Support the development and refinement of policies and procedures, providing recommendations informed by assessments, international regulatory benchmarks, and practices that improve market openness, competitiveness, and access to high-quality products, including innovative technologies from reputable global and U.S. manufacturers.
• Guide and support implementation of the national medicines verification systems
• Conduct and document analytical work, including drafting technical notes and background analyses.

Project Management and stakeholder engagement

• Coordinate the implementation of workplan activities and deliverables, ensuring timely execution and effective collaboration with other SAFEMed teams in the design, planning, and rollout of regulatory reform and verification-related activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key pharmaceutical stakeholders across government institutions, private sector partners, manufacturers, and civil society organizations to advance SAFEMed's regulatory and governance objectives.
• Document and summarize key findings from meetings, consultations, and technical discussions, developing clear conclusions and actionable recommendations to support decision-making and guide project implementation.

​ Technical reporting

• Consolidate findings and technical inputs into clear, well-structured English-language reports, prepared under the guidance of the SAFEMed Senior Technical Advisor.
• Regularly produce project highlights, narrative inputs, success stories, technical briefs, slide decks, and other communication materials to document progress and support internal and external reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• University degree in medicine, public health or life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, (health) economics;

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE ​

• At least 5 years of work experience in healthcare service delivery and life sciences, with the familiarity of pharmaceutical policies in Ukraine;
• Report writing experience in English and Ukrainian;
• Presentation, training and workshop facilitation;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with others in and across the organization to accomplish team goals;
• Documented experience in pharmaceutical sector strengthening in Ukraine with emphasis on quality assurance, market access, and pricing
• Knowledge and skills in policy analysis and project development, leadership and regulatory functions, public health functions and services, educational development, and operations research in public pharmaceutical sector services.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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