Summary

As the sector policy lead, you'll be responsible for setting strategy, monitoring U.S. government policy priorities & positions, generating & shaping the sector pipeline, & supporting transactions across your specific sector. You'll also undertake special projects at the request of the Managing Director and Vice President, Office of Foreign Policy; and assist with formulation & implementation of major DFC policies, activities, & objectives, drawing on U.S. foreign policy objectives & priorities.

Duties

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As the Senior Strategy Advisor (Pharma & Health) you will:

• Drive sector strategy building on U.S. government foreign policy objectives that identifies gaps in pharmaceutical and medical supply chains; defines priority markets and production capabilities; and maintains awareness of regulatory, manufacturing, and market dynamics.
• In close coordination with DFC's origination and investment teams, convert strategy into highly strategic deals that engage pharma companies, Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), and healthcare investors; originate opportunities across manufacturing and distribution; and build pipeline aligned with supply chain priorities; build pipeline of projects in coordination with the Office of Global Business Development and DFC's Overseas Offices.
• Support transactions with sector expertise as part of the deal investment teams: evaluate fit to U.S. foreign policy objectives and DFC strategy; support assessment of sponsors, structures, and project economics; help shape and ensure inclusion of policy terms and conditions, technical design, and partnerships in the project structure to align with U.S. foreign policy objectives; assess risks to execution and long-term viability to identify policy mitigants; and contribute to timeliness of deal execution in accordance with DFC's Investment Program Policy.
• Draft and clear policy papers, briefing memos, press guidance, correspondence, and other documents for use by Office of the Chief Executive, Office of the Chief Policy Officer, or other Principal-level staff in meetings, public events, Congressional briefings, etc. Coordinate, participate in, and/or accompany Principal in meetings as subject matter expert.
• Monitor and analyze important sectoral, political, and economic events relevant to DFC's work in the pharma and health sector, keeping senior leadership and regional working group informed of significant trends affecting U.S. national interests and DFC equities.
• Advance and coordinate interagency national security and foreign policy initiatives and strategic goals, in line with U.S. legislation, foreign policy, and security policy to ensure alignment in approach.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This is a full-time position in the excepted service under the DFC Excepted Service Hiring Authority. Positions under this authority are considered at-will employment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Qualifications

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In order to qualify for this position, the ideal applicant will have:

1. Experience preparing thorough, written documents for principal briefings and communicating and interacting with high-level officials;
2. Experience monitoring and analyzing important sectoral, political, and/or economic events related to the Pharma & Health sector;
3. Experience conducting international business development and determining whether complex projects/investments Pharma & Health sector are financeable, executable, and durable; and
4. Experience supporting projects/investments in one or more pharmaceutical and health business areas.

NOTE: Please provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the qualifications for this position.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.