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Advisor, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Systems Development
Pan American Health OrganizationWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
💰 $86,027/yr
About the role
Grade:
P-4Salary - Annually:
Post Adjustment - Annually:
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional PostJob Posting:
August 11, 2026Closing Date:
September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
IMT Innovation, Access to Medicines and Health TechnologiesSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Advisor, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Systems Development
Join PAHO in advancing strong, effective, and harmonized pharmaceutical regulatory systems across the Americas. This role drives strategic cooperation, regulatory convergence, and capacity strengthening to improve access to quality, safe, and effective health technologies.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Director, Innovation, Access to Medicines and Health Technologies (IMT) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Quality and Regulation of Medicines Health Technologies (QR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
- Provide strategic leadership for regional technical cooperation and support Member States in strengthening pharmaceutical regulatory systems and frameworks at national and regional levels.
- Lead and provide technical guidance on the implementation of the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) and Institutional Development Plans to advance regulatory strengthening priorities across the Region.
- Serve as Technical Secretariat of PANDRH and guide engagement with regional and global regulatory harmonization and convergence initiatives.
- Promote alignment between regulatory strengthening activities, the PAHO Regional Revolving Funds, and regional programs supporting the local production of medicines and vaccines.
- Build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and foster collaboration among regulatory authorities, public health institutions, and key stakeholders.
- Provide high-level technical and policy advice, generate evidence to strengthen regulatory capacities, prepare technical reports and policy documents, and support informed decision-making.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
EDUCATION
Essential: A university degree in pharmacy or related discipline and a master’s degree in regulatory affairs, public health or other health science related to the functions of the position from a recognized institution.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in the implementation and administration of programs and projects related to the regulation of pharmaceuticals.
Desirable: Substantive and progressively responsible professional experience in pharmaceutical regulatory systems, including regulatory functions, bioequivalence and bioavailability, and the quality, safety, and efficacy of medical products. Demonstrated experience at national and international levels in regulatory systems strengthening, harmonization initiatives, and the application of the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) to assess regulatory capacities and support institutional development planning.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
IT SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
- Extensive expertise in pharmaceutical regulatory systems, policies, programs, and regulatory capacity strengthening.
- Strong leadership and strategic advisory skills in medicines regulation and regulatory decision-making.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory convergence, reliance principles, harmonization initiatives, and interna
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