Call for IPSF Internship with the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA)
About IFPMA IFPMA represents the research-based pharmaceutical companies and associations across the globe. The research-based pharmaceutical industry’s two million employees research develop and provide medicines and vaccines that improve the lives of patients worldwide. Based in Geneva, IFPMA has official relations with the United Nations and contributes industry expertise to help the global health community find solutions that improve global health. What is IFPMA? IFPMA represents research-based biopharmaceutical companies as well as regional and national associations across the world. How IFPMA works: IFPMA facilitates collaboration, dialogue, and understanding within the industry and with other global players in the health community. What IFPMA does: IFPMA brings the industry and broader health community together to foster innovation, promote resilient regulatory systems and high standards of quality, uphold ethical practices, and advocate sustainable health policies to meet global needs. Why IFPMA? IFPMA is a unique, informed, and credible voice in conversation with the global health community to address the many challenges in public health policy for current and future generations. For further information, please visit http://www.ifpma.org/ Scope of the internship The key areas of the IFPMA internship will be: •
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Global health policy, with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance. The intern will support the portfolio manager in the development of advocacy materials and support the AMR Industry Alliance. The intern will be in charge of drafting meeting reports, background documents, coordinate companies’ consultation and update the AMR Industry Alliance website. The intern will also support other IFPMA teams in various activities including the creation of advocacy and training materials. 1
These projects may include, but are not limited to, information gathering, analysis, writing, graphic design, project management, etc. The intern will liaise with other teams throughout IFPMA as necessary to complete various projects. At the end of the internship, the intern will present an overview of his/her work to IFPMA staff. The timing of the internship and IFPMA agenda will dictate in which stages of the processes the intern will participate. Candidate Profile The intern should have the following skills/attributes: ● Excellent command of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages, e.g. French or Spanish are an asset ● IT skills to help IFPMA in keeping the AMR Industry Alliance updated ● Good knowledge of pharmaceutical policy and the AMR topics, and an understanding of international organizations ● Good communication and presentation skills ● A hands-on approach and confidence to take on different projects at the same time with good organization skills ● Creativity and problem-solving skills Expected Time Frame Duration of internship: 6 months Beginning of internship: Mid February 2018 End of internship: July 2018 The intern and IFPMA will mutually agree on the exact date of beginning and ending of the internship. Eligibility IFPMA may accept applicants who meet all of the following conditions as interns: ● 1) Swiss; or 2) EU citizen; or 3) in possession of a valid Swiss work permit ● Applicants who are finishing or will finish their study (at a university or an equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification) by the time the internship will take place ● Applicants who are fluent in English ● Applicants who are not related to a staff member of IFPMA ● Applicants will be working full-time for IFPMA Terms and Conditions of Internship When accepting an internship, the intern agrees to: ● Conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the standards of conduct expected of a person working in an international environment in the context of the IFPMA ● Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on IPSF or IFPMA and not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of either organization 2
● Provide the IFPMA with a copy of all materials prepared during the internship. Interns may not disclose or make use of any unpublished or confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of their internship. The provisions relating to texts prepared for publication apply also to interns ● Interns are expected to devote themselves full-time to their assignments for the period of the internship ● Interns are expected to report on their internship experience to both IPSF and IFPMA at specified periods
When offering an internship, the IFMPA agrees to: ● Review progress regularly and provide adequate feedback and coaching/mentoring during the internship ● Provide office accommodation and related support facilities to enable the intern to undertake the assignment ● Provide a financial allowance (to be determined by IFPMA) Internship location IFPMA Chemin des Mines 9 1211 Geneva, Switzerland IFPMA is based in Geneva, the “public health capital of the world”, where many organizations are engaged in the critical interface between public health, development, and innovation. How to apply All IPSF members are eligible to apply. IFPMA will be responsible for the final selection of applicant(s). Successful applicant(s) undertaking an internship will not be financially remunerated by IPSF. However, IFPMA will provide a small financial allowance (to be determined by IFPMA) for the duration of the internship. The applicant(s) will be responsible for their own accommodation and travel expenses. As part of the application, please submit: ● A curriculum vitae (CV) in English ● A cover letter in support of the application ● An example of previous written work completed as part of your studies to demonstrate your writing skills Please submit electronic copies of your full application to Mr. Daniel Semmy, IPSF Internship Coordinator, at internship@ipsf.org no later than 8 January 2018 23:59 GMT +0. Please use the subject line “IFPMA Internship 2018”. Only PDF format of all applications will be accepted. IPSF will complete the 1st round selection process and IFPMA will make the final selection. The results of the internship selection will be announced to all candidates by no later than 22 January 2018. If you have any questions about the internship, please do not hesitate to
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contact IPSF Internship Coordinator at internship@ipsf.org or IPSF Chairperson of Pharmacy Education at education@ipsf.org.
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