Dr George Vuckovic Email & Phone Number

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The Scientific Evaluation Branch (SEB) is responsible for approving applications to market biologicals and generic medicines in Australia, and provides scientific advice to support the decisions made by the Medicines Regulation Division, in particular evaluating the toxicological and pharmaceutical chemistry aspects of therapeutic products and provide.

As the General Manager, I led the Patents Examinations Group (PEG) of IP Australia, providing strategic direction and cohesive leadership to the PEG and IP Australia, ensuring business objectives are met. As part of the Executive Board, I was responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of resources including participation on internal committees.

Canberra, Australia

As the General Manager, I led the Patents Mechanical and Oppositions Group (PMOG) of IP Australia. PMOG was a large branch of over 200 staff responsible for the delivery of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights in the mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and medical devices technologies. I also led the patent oppositions and hearings function.

Canberra, Australia

• Key Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the General Manager and other senior executives in the effective leadership and management of the Patent and Plant Breeder’s Rights Group (PPBRG);
• Deputy Commissioner of Patents and Assistant Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights;
• Leading and managing the activities and resources of 170 staff in the Patents group in terms of both productivity and quality, with an emphasis on continuous performance improvement and efficiency;
• … Show more Key Responsibilities include:
• Identifying and taking responsibility for developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives;

Canberra, Australia

• IP Australia undertook a Capability Review as part of the APS wide Capability Reviews program being managed by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).The government’s APS Blueprint for reform (set out in Ahead.
• Developing an agency profile
• Developing a self-assessment
• Providing a list of key stakeholder contacts for interview
• Collecting agency documentation
• Communicating within your agency about the review

Canberra, Australia

• Key Responsibilities include:
• Lead chemical policy, parliamentary briefing, budgeting and planning for the Office of Chemical Safety (OCS);
• Communication of human health standards for pesticides and veterinary medicines – First Aid Instructions and Safety Directions Handbook, Acceptable Daily Intake, Acute Reference Dose, Occupational Health and Safety.
• Lead cost recovery business strategy, budgeting, management… Show more Key Responsibilities include:
• Lead cost recovery business strategy, budgeting, management, negotiations, reporting and client services to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and other key stakeholders; and
• Manage the office’s corporate services – financial and business performance reporting, communications, technical administrative support, web content and applications, database and information management, human resource.

Canberra, Australia

• Key Responsibilities include:
• Lead cost recovery business strategy, budgeting, management, negotiations, reporting and client services to the APVMA and other key stakeholders;
• Lead parliamentary briefing, budgeting and planning for the OCS;
• Manage the office’s corporate services – financial and business performance reporting, communications, technical administrative support, web content and applications, database and information management, human resource.
• Manage the office’s corporate services – financial and business performance reporting, communications, technical administrative support, web content and applications, database and information management, human resource.
• Provide secretariat support services for the Advisory Group on Chemical Safety, National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee and Chemicals Clearing House inter-departmental committee. Show less

Juris Doctor, Law

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (Hons), Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc), Organic Chemistry