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Created: 27 July 2018

PIER will be holding a careers information event in RCSI College Hall on Wednesday 7th November 2018 from 6.30pm. 

Created: 27 July 2018

The PSI recently notified over 1400 pharmacists of their selection for the 2018/19 ePortfolio Review. In early 2019, these pharmacists will be required to submit evidence of their continuing professional development to the IIOP via their ePortfolio.

Between September and December 2018, the IIOP will hold a series of evening and lunchtime face-to-face and webinar information events to support pharmacists selected for ePortfolio Review.

These events will include;

1.      a focus on the requirements of the 2018/19 ePortfolio Review,

2.      an explanation of the 2018/19 ePortfolio Review Standards,

3.      the timelines for ePortfolio Review,

4.      an introduction to the training support resources,

5.      an opportunity to ask any questions regarding the 2018/19 ePortfolio Review.

Pharmacists who took part in last year’s ePortfolio Review consistently highlighted the IIOP information events as a key source of support in their preparation. They felt more confident in participating in ePortfolio Review and had a clear understanding of what the Standards were and how to access support if needed following attending an event.

The IIOP will hold 10 face-to-face information events (locations listed below) and 18 webinar events. Places for all events can be booked on the IIOP website (https://iiop.ie/events).

Created: 13 June 2018

The HPRA are currently recruiting for a Pharmaceutical Assessor, in the Pharmaceutical Assessment – Human Products Authorisation and Registration Unit. Would be an ideal position for a pharmacist with some industry experience. 

Created: 01 June 2018

Irish Medicines Verification Organisation (IMVO) are looking for an experienced quality professional for the role of Quality Manager. This will be a part-time (0.5 FTE) position, based in Dublin. For further information, please see the role profile IMVO Quality Manager (part-time).

To apply or to make an informal enquiry, please contact Leonie Clarke, IMVO Project Manager (email leonie.clarke@imvo.ie).

Created: 31 May 2018

TOPRA (the organisation for professionals in regulatory affairs) has postponed its planned Career Fair in DCU on 6th June 2018 until 2019. PIER will update members once a new date has been decided. 

Created: 29 May 2018

IQVIA Europe (formerly Quintiles) are recruiting for their growing Global Regulatory Affairs Department. The new positions would be suitable for pharmacists with at least five years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a similar area of the pharmaceutical industry.

For further details, see the regularly updated IQVIA jobs portal link: https://jobs.iqvia.com/en-US/search?keywords=regulatory%20affairs&location=&facetcountry=gb

Unless expressly stated "Office Based - Reading UK", the positions can be remotely based in any EU/UK country subject to agreement of the UK-based managers. Successful applicants who reside in Dublin are encouraged to utilise the IQVIA Ireland Office in Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview as their remote working base.

For informal enquiries, please contact brian.lalor@iqvia.com. 

Created: 30 May 2018

Please join us for the PIER Summer BBQ in McGrattans, Baggot Street, Dublin on Friday 29th June 2018 from 7.30pm.

RSVP to membership@pier.ie by Wednesday 27th June 2018. 

Created: 29 May 2018

In 2017, PIER ran a six month pilot mentorship programme for experienced pharmacists working in patient-facing roles and early industry career pharmacists. Twelve pharmacists participated (8 patient-facing and 4 industry based). The pilot was supported by an external consultant who assisted with the development of a framework for this initiative. Based on the positive feedback and successful outcomes of the pilot, PIER is planning to roll out another programme in 2018.

Patient-Facing Pharmacists
We are now seeking expressions of interest from mentors and mentees for the follow-on programme focusing on patient-facing pharmacists initially to commence by 1st July 2018. 

Mentor Volunteers: Support / Guide
We are looking to establish a panel of experienced industry based pharmacists who fulfill the following criteria:

• Have at least five years experience in a number of industry/regulatory roles with some management experience.
• Can commit to supporting a fellow pharmacist make the transition into an industry role. The time commitment is envisaged as one face-to-face meeting/t-con initially and one monthly meeting/call for a period of six months. 

Mentees: Professional Growth
We are seeking expressions of interest from patient-facing pharmacists only who are looking to make the initial transition into an industry role. A limited number of mentee spaces will be available which will be allocated based on the number of suitable mentors that come forward. The criteria for involvement include:

• Minimum 3 years qualified.
• Based in Ireland.
• Be committed to making the transition into an industry role.
• Be willing to work positively with an assigned mentor. 

Expressions of Interest:
We are asking both interested mentors and mentees to contact PIER to express interest in the 2018 programme by Monday 11th June 2018 (email: piermentorship@gmail.com). 

Mentors: Please outline your industry and management experience to-date. 

Mentees: Outline your experience to-date, the area of industry of interest and a few lines outlining why you are interested in a career in industry. 

Early Career Pharmacists
Once the patient facing pharmacists programme is up and running, the PIER committee considering rolling out a separate programme for early career pharmacists (i.e. someone with at least 2 years industry experience) to comments by Sept/Oct 2018. If interested in acting as a mentor or mentee on this programme, please email piermentorship@gmail.com also.