Job Advertisement: Pharmaceutical Informant

At the Medical Products Agency, we work for the health of people and animals, for a better Sweden today and in the future. Welcome to make a difference together with us!

Our Operations

The Drug Information Unit (LMU) is a department at the Medical Products Agency, tasked with providing independent drug information. Our operations are active on weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM. With us, you will be part of an engaged team of about 17 experienced pharmacists who are passionate about spreading drug knowledge – primarily to the public, but also to healthcare and other stakeholders. We convey knowledge via phone, writing, and other communication channels to strengthen the use of medicines in society.

Your Responsibilities

As a pharmacist in the Drug Information Unit, your main task will be to professionally and pedagogically answer questions and spread knowledge about medicines. In addition, you will:

• Actively contribute to the development and efficiency of the operations.
• Participate in efforts to improve response support and develop information channels.
• Deepen your pharmaceutical knowledge and strengthen your communication skills.
• Gain insight into and be part of the Medical Products Agency's overall operations.

Through your role with us, you will become an important part of the work for safer and more effective use of medicines in Sweden.

Your Background

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a licensed pharmacist or licensed pharmacy technician with several years of relevant experience.
• Has solid pharmaceutical knowledge and a strong desire to share it.
• Is comfortable working in digital environments and has excellent computer skills.
• Has very good knowledge of Swedish and English, with the ability to express yourself clearly and professionally in both spoken and written form.

Experience in working with drug information is an advantage.

Your Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who enjoys communicating and has a natural ability to build trust via phone and other channels. You have a strong commitment to contributing to improved and safe use of medicines and are curious and motivated to continuously stay updated with the latest knowledge in the pharmaceutical field. With your ability to analyze and evaluate information from various sources, you can convey it clearly and pedagogically. You are attentive, patient, and skilled at making accurate boundaries in information provision, while also being flexible and service-oriented. Your good ability to prioritize and work systematically allows you to handle pressured situations well. We value that you can work independently and take initiatives, while also being a team player who enjoys collaborating with others. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Good to Know

Application deadline: 2025-01-27
Employment type: Permanent
Start date: By agreement
Unit: Drug Information Unit
Diary number: 2.4.1-2024-110280

We apply a 6-month probationary period. We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds.

At the Medical Products Agency, you will have good conditions for work-life balance. We offer you, among other things, flexible hours, favorable vacation conditions, wellness benefits, and wellness during working hours. To the extent that the tasks allow, there is the possibility to work partially remotely by agreement with the manager.

Read more about the benefits you receive with us here: Benefits with us (https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/sv/om-lakemedelsverket/jobba-pa-lakemedelsverket/formaner-hos-oss)

The Medical Products Agency is a preparedness authority, which means that we conduct certain background checks in connection with recruitments. You will need to verify your identity and present your diploma and relevant certificates during a potential interview. All permanently employed staff at the Medical Products Agency are assigned to the authority in case of war.

Contact

You are welcome to contact unit manager Erik Stridh or deputy unit manager Maria Edman. You can also contact the union representatives Alexandra Braf, Saco, and Pia Wictor, ST. We are all available by phone at 018-17 46 00 or can be reached via email at [email protected].

More About the Medical Products Agency

You may not think about the Medical Products Agency often, but we can promise that you encounter us in your daily life. The results of what we do are evident at pharmacies, hospitals, at the veterinarian, and in your bathroom cabinet. We ensure that you and everyone else in Sweden have access to safe and effective medicines and medical devices, from band-aids and pregnancy tests to walkers and apps. We do this by approving and granting permits, monitoring and controlling, and by informing and advising. We who work at the Medical Products Agency are proud of our important societal mission: to contribute to the health of the Swedish people and animals.

Read more about our mission and what it means to work at the Medical Products Agency here: Work at the Medical Products Agency (https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/sv/om-lakemedelsverket/jobba-pa-lakemedelsverket)

Welcome with your application! This recruitment is conducted entirely through the Medical Products Agency's own means. Therefore, we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers to refrain from calling.