Consumer Protection Drug Control Agent (Pharmaceutical) #260715-2212FG-001

About the role

The Drug Control Agent will be responsible for duties that vary considerably depending on the nature of the program and the current stage in its life cycle. The Drug Control Agent will also:

• Act as consultant and advisor to manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratory licensees, and health care professionals regarding safeguards for drug, cosmetic, and device storage and handling and maintenance of standards required by state laws and regulations.
• Inspect, monitor, review, and evaluate all aspects of drug, cosmetic, and device storage, security, recordkeeping, handling, and distribution as required in each of the above mentioned areas.
• Submit written reports regarding deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Receive and destroy unwanted controlled substances from healthcare facilities and other law enforcement agencies.
• Investigate all phases of drug, cosmetic, and device distribution from raw materials to its ultimate usage.
• Detect and investigate illegal activities of all registrants primarily in the area of diversion of controlled substances by health care professionals.
• Conduct surveillances, raids, embargoes and seizures.
• Interview witnesses, suspects, or arrested persons; assist other law enforcement agencies in similar investigations.
• Statutorily authorized and empowered to obtain and serve search and seizure and arrest warrants, seize contraband and controlled substances, and make arrests without warrant.
• Testify at criminal trials and administrative hearings.
• Provide training to law enforcement personnel and nursing and pharmacy students; speak before health care professionals and other interested citizens and groups.
• Respond to disasters where drugs, cosmetics, and devices are involved and identify and remove from commerce those affected products that may be injurious to the health and safety of consumers.
• Takes immediate action in response to recalls initiated by manufacturers of governmental agencies to remove drugs, cosmetics, and devices from commerce that are suspected to be harmful to the general public.
• Perform related duties as required.

Responsibilities

The Drug Control Agent will be responsible for duties that vary considerably depending on the nature of the program and the current stage in its life cycle. The Drug Control Agent will also:

• Act as consultant and advisor to manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratory licensees, and health care professionals regarding safeguards for drug, cosmetic, and device storage and handling and maintenance of standards required by state laws and regulations.
• Inspect, monitor, review, and evaluate all aspects of drug, cosmetic, and device storage, security, recordkeeping, handling, and distribution as required in each of the above mentioned areas.
• Submit written reports regarding deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Receive and destroy unwanted controlled substances from healthcare facilities and other law enforcement agencies.
• Investigate all phases of drug, cosmetic, and device distribution from raw materials to its ultimate usage.
• Detect and investigate illegal activities of all registrants primarily in the area of diversion of controlled substances by health care professionals.
• Conduct surveillances, raids, embargoes and seizures.
• Interview witnesses, suspects, or arrested persons; assist other law enforcement agencies in similar investigations.
• Statutorily authorized and empowered to obtain and serve search and seizure and arrest warrants, seize contraband and controlled substances, and make arrests without warrant.
• Testify at criminal trials and administrative hearings.
• Provide training to law enforcement personnel and nursing and pharmacy students; speak before health care professionals and other interested citizens and groups.
• Respond to disasters where drugs, cosmetics, and devices are involved and identify and remove from commerce those affected products that may be injurious to the health and safety of consumers.
• Takes immediate action in response to recalls initiated by manufacturers of governmental agencies to remove drugs, cosmetics, and devices from commerce that are suspected to be harmful to the general public.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

Experience applying state and federal laws applicable to pharmacy practice.

Experience performing audits pertaining to drugs in a pharmaceutical setting.

Experience performing investigations pertaining to drugs in a pharmaceutical setting.

Experience preparing written materials and giving oral presentations.

Experience prioritizing projects with competing deadlines.

Experience managing and implementing projects.

Qualifications

Must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut.

Please list your license number on your application.

Skills

Considerable knowledge of composition and appearance of legal and illegal drugs and their use and abuse;

principles, practices and methods of institutional and commercial pharmacy practice;

Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs;

quality control and distribution control procedures;

inspection and investigatory techniques;

Interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to conduct investigations of illegal drug activity;

make independent judgments in the field;

prepare and conduct effective educational programs.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

First Shift.

Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, but may include nights and weekends.

Hybrid schedules (office/telework) may be available.

A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained.

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut.

Please list your license number on your application.