Pharmacist (with medicine trading background)

About Arrow General Supplies Company

Job Summary

Duties and responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

1.Prepares plans for medicines supplying/procurement, export, import as per the MoPH/MoF and AGSC policies and procedures inside and outside the country.
2.Provides drugs availability information from inside and outside the country for bringing of the best business and trading opportunities.
3.Dispenses medications for trading by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals as per the country and international standards.
4.Controls and monitor the production and trading process of medicines.
5.Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians\' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
6.Provides pharmacological production and trade information in order to develop medicines trading business opportunities for the company.
7.Establish business relation with governmental and nongovernmental agencies, international organizations, hospital staff, pharmaceutical experts inside and outside the country (Pakistan) in order to strengthen and expand AGSC production opportunities.
8.Complies with state drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and drug administration by monitoring inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
9.Consults with other pharmacy personnel, to obtain information/expertise in support of the investigational drug trials in order to enhance business/trading activities of the highest level of the country.
10.Effectively communicates with colleagues, and allied health professionals.
11.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the exporting and importing countries.
12.Maintains pharmaceutical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
13.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
14.Responsible for any other tasks as assigned by Line Manger.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

BS Pharmacy Degree or a Doctor Pharmacy Degree with at least a two-year experience.
2-3 year experience in business and trading of medicines is a MUST.
Certifications in different areas of Pharmacy are a plus.

Skills:
-Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment
-Attention to details.
-Excellent interpersonal communication skills, be able to detect meanings that are hidden in tone, body languages and etc.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality.
-Time management and prioritization skills
-Building Relationships Across Work Units
-Excellent written and spoken English skills.
-Good adaptability and ability to work under extreme pressure.
-Proven leadership, teambuilding, & problem solving skills.
-Excellent critical thinking, decision making and negotiation skills.
-High level of integrity, independence and initiative.
-Knowledge of legal system, especially on medicines export/import trading laws.

Submission Guideline

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply with a cover letter that highlights their motivation to apply and suitability for the position, their updated resume and three references, to the below email id, by or before March 06, 2014.
Email: pakta.zarghatay@arrowgsc.com
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Functional Area

Health/Medical

Countries

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