Principal Advisor, Pharmaceuticals

Details of the offer

At Pharmac |Te Pataka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whanau with around 170 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Nga uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo- we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tuhono- we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wananga- we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Maia- we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga- we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
We are seeking an experienced, passionate person to help take our Pharmaceuticals Directorate to the next level. With new funding for medicines, and an evolving pharmaceutical landscape, the Pharmaceuticals Directorate has an exciting programme of work ahead to deliver on Pharmac's strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Director, Pharmaceuticals, this position plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic planning for the Pharmaceuticals Directorate, in particular in relation to commercial activities for pharmaceuticals.
As a trusted, experienced advisor, you will provide sound and insightful advice to the Director, Pharmaceuticals on a range of strategic, organisational and operational issues. In this role you will also support Pharmac's business strategy and planning work for medicines, with a focus on future fiscal and clinical sustainability and supporting equitable health outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping how Pharmac achieves the best health outcomes for New Zealanders from within our fixed budget for medicines.
The salary range for this position is $128,950 - $174,462 total remuneration, including 3% Employer KiwiSaver contribution. The appointment salary will be subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is Wellington based.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

Our ideal candidate would have:
a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the New Zealand pharmaceutical market, and health sector.previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry or health sectorproven experience building effective working relationships, and fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersstrong analytical skills and the ability to navigate and interpret complex financial and clinical dataexcellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly present complex information and conceptsunderstanding of the New Zealand public sector and machinery of governmentability to work autonomously, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to accomplish tasks and achieve objectives independently.In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Pharmac. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.

Joining Te Pataka Whaioranga | Pharmac

We are a whanau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whanau we offer:

• Five weeks annual leave for permanent kaimahi
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
• An annual $500 hauora paymentfor eligible kaimahi
• Health insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Te Pataka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Maori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whanau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maori Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
If this sound like your next career move, apply today!Advertising for this position closes at9am, 11November 2024. Please note, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this role. Please apply through our careers website, we won't accept applications sent by email.
Job details Reference # 13401
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
Closes on 11 Nov 2024 09:00
Expertise Administration, Analysis, Category management – medicines, Category management – medical devices, Economics, Healthcare professional, Pharmaceutical, Policy, Project management, Strategy & Planning

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