INN WHO Expert/Advisor

*Must have specific experience as a WHO International Nonproprietary Names (INN) Expert/Advisor and be familiar with INN guidelines, either from the WHO side or ffrom the pharmaceutical space*

Brand Institute (BI) is the world’s leading pharmaceutical branding agency, proud to be #1 in drug name approvals for 19 consecutive years. Our category-leading services include Name Strategy & Creation (USAN/INN, Brand, Clinical Trial, Program, and Line Extensions), Trademarks, Market Research, Name & Labeling Safety Research, and Visual Design.

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This position is a remote consultancy role, which will collaborate closely with colleagues in the U.S. and EU time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary EurAsia INN scientific Specialist for pharmaceutical drug clients, delivering expert-level presentations and guidance.
• Conduct in-depth research and documentation for INN nomenclature classification.
• Prepare regulatory submission documents for the WHO INN Committee.
• Stay current on global developments in biological sciences and drug nomenclature standards.
• Review and interpret scientific literature to support nomenclature recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven, client-facing environment.

Requirements

• Proven background in INN or generic drug nomenclature, gained through work with a pharmaceutical company or an INN WHO regulatory authority.
• Strong knowledge of INN nomenclature guidance and principles.
• Experience preparing and submitting proposed names to the INN and collaborating with INN Expert Groups to ensure suitability for global use.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with prior client-facing experience.
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and its role in drug development.
• Experience in medical or regulatory compliance writing.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to organize and manage complex information.
• Ability to balance teamwork with independent problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written), with particular strength in scientific and medical writing.

Education

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biologics, or Cellular Biology preferred; MS accepted depending on other factors

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