Senior Functional Specialist

DRT Strategies, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting the FDA or related industry.
  • PharmD required for a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceuticals and regulations.
  • PMP Certification preferred to demonstrate project management proficiency.
  • Strong analytical skills for data analysis and literature reviews.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and public outreach strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, phases, and milestones to ensure clarity and direction.
  • Develop and maintain project plans and schedules for efficient tracking of progress.
  • Monitor assignments and deadlines to support timely completion of initiatives.
  • Compile monthly status updates to communicate project progress and potential risks.
  • Conduct research and data analyses to substantiate ongoing programs and initiatives.
  • Coordinate meetings and logistics while documenting key outcomes and follow-up actions.
  • Improve project processes and digital tools to enhance productivity and information flow.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with governmental healthcare initiatives.
  • Opportunity to contribute to public health by addressing substance use issues.
  • Engagement with stakeholders across various levels in the healthcare system.
  • Development of technical skills related to project management in a regulatory setting.
Full Job Description
Project Description:
The FDA Controlled Substance Program (CSP) team is seeking high-level task management support services to assist with high-priority activities, including those related to substance use and overdose prevention. In working with the Controlled Substances Initiatives (CSI) , we will provide program management support to coordinate and manage work efforts across controlled substances initiatives and programs, as well as dedicated support for OND's Division of Psychiatry and Division of Anesthesia, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine.

Job Summary:
Provide Project and Program Management initiatives as well as technical support to the FDA's Division of Psychiatry and Division of Anesthesia, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine.

Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Management
  • Define project scope, phases, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and measures of success.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, schedules, and support documentation.
  • Monitor assignments, action items, dependencies, and deadlines across active projects.
  • Identify emerging issues and coordinate follow-up to support timely completion of FDA commitments.
  • Compile monthly status updates on project progress, accomplishments, risks, and upcoming activities.
Research, Analysis, and Document Development
  • Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and data analyses to support ongoing initiatives.
  • Retrieve, review, curate, and organize records from FDA systems and other relevant sources.
  • Contribute to the development of Federal Register notices, presentations, speeches, articles, reports, and related communications.
  • Draft, revise, format, route, and track documents through internal review and clearance.
  • Prepare briefing materials, summaries, and other written products for leadership and project teams.
Stakeholder and Meeting Coordination
  • Support the development of stakeholder engagement and outreach strategies.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including participant outreach, agendas, briefing materials, logistics, and follow-up.
  • Document key discussion points, decisions, recommendations, and next steps.
  • Support public meetings and workshops through notice development, speaker coordination, registration, logistics, and on-site or virtual assistance.
  • Arrange meeting platforms and technology for FDA and stakeholder engagements
Data, Systems, and Knowledge Management
  • Develop and maintain digital tools, trackers, and workflows for monitoring projects and deliverables.
  • Build and manage databases or data repositories needed to support project activities.
  • Maintain SharePoint sites, project files, reference materials, and final records.
  • Organize and archive meeting summaries, cleared documents, and supporting materials.
  • Improve project processes and tools to strengthen coordination, reporting, and information management.
Team and Operational Support
  • Respond to staff inquiries and project-related requests in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate across project teams to gather updates, resolve information gaps, and support completion of deliverables.
  • Provide day-to-day operational support for high-priority and time-sensitive initiatives
Required Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience supporting the FDA and/or industry
Preferred Experience:
  • PMP Certification
Education & Training:
  • PharmD required

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