Pharmaceutical Assessor

We are currently looking for a Pharmaceutical Assessor to join our Defective Medicines Report Centre (DMRC) Team within the Safety and Surveillance group.

This is a full-time opportunity on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

We are currently implementing a flexible hybrid way of working with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role this can flex up to 12 days a month with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

Who are we

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices underpinned by science and research.

The new Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.

Whats the role

The DMRC team assess the reports of suspected defective medicines and take decisions on what action is required to protect public health. The DMRC handles approximately 3500 suspected defective medicines per year. Assessment outcomes include a range of options such as providing advice cease of distribution and recall of product from the market.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform risk benefit analysis of suspected defective medicines reports to make effective decisions concerning product recall in order to minimise the hazard to patients. Decisions must be made in a timeframe appropriate to the urgency of the issue and on the information available at that time.

• Work in conjunction with Manufacturers and Marketing Authorisation Holders to gather sufficient information to make informed decisions regarding the disposition of defective products and to agree proposed courses of action. Provide guidance to Quality and Regulatory persons as to the approach to and expectations of risk assessments for defective products.

• Work with the Risk Communications Group to ensure media handling and press lines are accurate effective and commensurate to the risk including working with Policy to ensure appropriate consideration for Ministerial Submission and oversight

• Work with Department of Health & Social Care to highlight and manage supply concerns presented by defective products product recalls and GMP certificate withdrawals.

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill:

• Ability to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options implications and risks of decisions.

• Capable at developing effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally from a range of diverse backgrounds sharing information resources and support.

• Seeking opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working including seeking and providing feedback.

• Proven ability to solve ill-defined complex problems and to analyse information from a wide range of stakeholders

• Develop good working relationships and provide clear and consistent advice and guidance

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity please read our Job Description and Person Specification!

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The selection process:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidatesfind out more here.

Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour Experience and Technical Success Profiles.Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.

Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour Experience Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations and in some circumstances routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens

• Maintenance roles particularly those required to work in laboratory settings

• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required

• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries please contact.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointmenton the basis ofmerit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami Head of Talent Acquisition .

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