APS Board Members – Call for Applications
22nd October 2024
Following the retirement of two APS Board Members, the APS is now seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming Board Members. We are particularly interested in applications from those working in pharmaceutical industry and academics working at APS Accredited Universities.
The APS Board currently consists of 10 members https://apsgb.co.uk/about-us/ who are registered as Directors of APS at Companies House. This means that becoming a member of the Board brings legal obligations related to the management of APS. Board members are expected to attend at least 4 APS full Board meetings per year (currently approximately every 2 months by Zoom, for 2-3 hours), and regular Board meetings every other week for an hour (via Zoom). Board members are expected to contribute to the delivery of APS goals and provide their time and expertise to advance APS initiatives. Each Board member can usually stand for a maximum of two 3-year terms.
Board members must be APS members and should have a broad perspective across the pharmaceutical sciences and should have some experience of managing timelines and budgets and of working in a team environment. Board members act as a team to manage the business of APS and are not representatives of their employer. Within their capacity as an APS Board member they are expected to always act in the best interests of APS.
Enthusiasm, commitment and a demonstrable passion for pharmaceutical sciences are the main skills needed but experience in events management and marketing would be particularly useful to expand the range of expertise on the Board.
APS welcomes nominations from members from diverse backgrounds and cultures to represent our broad membership. In addition, for this call we are particularly interested in applications from those working in pharmaceutical industry and academics working at APS accredited Universities.
Individuals wishing to be considered for a role should send the following:
- One-page CV
- Short statement describing the skills they would bring to the Board and their goals and objectives if appointed
- Two reference letters in support of your application
Applicants will be reviewed by an Appointments Panel consisting of Board and Advisory Board members. The Panel will make a recommendation to the Board which will make the final appointment. The successful applicants will be appointed as Director of the Company at the next available APS Board Meeting.
Applicants should ensure that they understand the duties and responsibilities of being a Company Director and at a minimum be familiar with the information at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/being-a-company-director
Please send applications to Trish Sharp, [email protected] by no later than Monday 2nd December 2024.