Call for IPSF Internship with International Federation of Pharmaceutical

Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA)

About IFPMA
IFPMA represents research-based pharmaceutical companies and associations across the globe. The
research-based pharmaceutical industrys two million employees develop and provide medicines
and vaccines used to 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 to improve global health.
With partnerships mobilizing stakeholders to deliver outcomes in line with the WHO 2030 agenda
for sustainable development, the biopharmaceutical industry stands ready to cooperate with other
sectors, as well as governments and international organizations, non-governmental organizations,
and academics, to grow as a community of partners and catalyze transformational change. IFPMA
and its members are engaging in approximately 300 partnerships globally with the aim of preventing
diseases, improving health system infrastructure, training health professionals, discovering new
treatments for neglected diseases, donating medicines and vaccines, and promoting other measures
to improve the availability and quality of treatment for patients.
You can learn more about the IFPMA by visiting http://www.ifpma.org/
Scope of the Internship
The key areas of the IFPMA internship will be to support to the regulatory affairs and anticounterfeiting teams.
Regulatory affairs: the intern will support the regulatory team in various activities including
the creation of advocacy and training materials and assistance with external relations.
Anti-counterfeiting: the intern will support the portfolio manager in the development of
advocacy materials (eg. serialization principles) and contribute to the Fight the Fakes
campaign. Regarding FtF, the intern will propose and develop activities, tools, and/or events
fostering the campaign and IPSFs involvement.
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 and Spanish are an asset
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and anti-counterfeiting topics,
e.g. threats, challenges, legislation and regulation, 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 the internship: 6 months
Beginning of the internship: August 2016
Eligibility
IFPMA may accept applicants who meet all of the following conditions as interns:
Swiss, EU citizen, or with Swiss valid 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 100% 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;
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 during the course of their internship. The provisions relating to texts
prepared for publication apply also to interns; and
Interns are expected to devote themselves full-time to their assignments for the period
of the internship.
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
How to apply for the IPSF-IFPMA Internship
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 your application please submit:

A curriculum vitae (CV) in English;
A one-page cover letter in support of the application;
An example of previous written work completed as part of your studies to demonstrate
writing skills and experience;
A Confirmation Letter of membership from the Contact Person of your local/national
IPSF association
Procedures
Please submit electronic copies of your application to Ms. Dana Mohamad, IPSF Internship
Coordinator, no later than 11th July 2016 23:59 GMT +0. The full application shall be submitted
electronically to internship@ipsf.org Please use the subject line IFPMA Internship 2016 we
submitting. 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 15th of
July 2016. If you have any questions about the internship, please contact the IPSF Internship
Coordinator at internship@ipsf.org or the IPSF Chairperson of Pharmacy Education at
education@ipsf.org.