Pharmaceutical Product Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Office of Pharmaceutical Research Management (OPRM), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Position requires Education. (You are encouraged to upload your transcripts) Qualifications To qualify for the Pharmaceutical Product Specialist GS-601, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education Requirement: You must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. AND Additional Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or, have a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field; OR Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in pharmaceutical, operational, and administrative tasks for managing study product inventory for clinical trials; assisting in procurement, purchasing, and services to support pharmaceutical operations; and performing administrative services to support pharmaceutical and program operations and issues: OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: Completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral in the related field; OR Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing clinical trial administration and product management activities; providing information on pharmaceutical products and utilization clinical staff for clinical trials; overseeing clinical sites to ensure study product issues and complaints are mitigated; and implementing pharmaceutical programs and operations for clinical trials; OR Have a combination of post graduate baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing clinical trial study products and clinical site activities; developing reports on the evaluation and audit of clinical sites; collaborating with external companies and distributors on pharmaceutical procurement and purchasing services for study products; and developing policies and procedures for administering pharmacy and pharmaceutical programs and operations to support clinical trials. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12618963 Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules]. A one-year probationary/trial period may be required upon selection/placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment. Read more Benefits Review our benefits