Regulatory Scientific Reviewer (Pharmacist)

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This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band C. In order to qualify for the Regulatory Scientific Reviewer (Pharmacist) position which falls under the 0660 occupational series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 06/22/2026: Basic Qualification Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/pharmacist-series-0660/ Pharmacy Series 0660, Individual Occupational Requirements Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. Basic Requirements: Education: A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (https://www.acpe-accredit.org/) (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure: Applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience: Applicant's qualifications background must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties. Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to: Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects; Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations; Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program; Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens; Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications; Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries; and/or, Maintaining all medication records required by law. Basic Requirements for the GS-13 and above (equivalent to Title 21 Pay Band C and above) Grade Levels: In addition to the licensure and educational requirements described above, a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade/band level. Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. AND, RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the following education and relevant experience combination to qualify for this AD-0660, Band C (GS-13 equivalent) position: A Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and also have one (1) year of relevant experience as follows: (1) planning and executing complex assignments, resolving technical conflicts, and leading multidisciplinary teams to address high-impact, controversial, or precedent-setting issues within a designated area of expertise; (2) coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with broader regulatory programs; (3) ensuring legal, policy, and technical considerations are adequately identified and addressed; and (4) providing scientific or technical guidance on specialized research initiatives and product-specific protocols. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

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