Head Medicines Evaluation Team 3
Head Medicines Evaluation Team 3
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Job Description
We are currently looking for aHead Medicines Evaluation Team 3 to join ourInnovative Medicines Functionwithin theHealthcare Quality and Access group.
This is a full-time opportunity on a 12-month fixed term contractbasis until the 1st September 2026. 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 are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.
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 objective of the Healthcare Quality and Access (HQA) portfolio is to drive quality and critically appraise benefits and risks across both medicines and medical devices to enable licensing and market access as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
The Innovative Medicines and Population Health functions deliver a risk appropriate critical appraisal of quality safety and efficacy of innovative and established medicinal products determining whether a products benefits outweigh the risks.
Whats the role
You will provide operational management support to one of the multidisciplinary teams that evaluate marketing authorisation applications and variation applications for chemical new active substances and established medicines. Your team will assess applications via national or international recognition routes across one or more therapeutic areas. You will guide and direct the team to drive a targeted and risk proportionate evaluation of benefits and risks in the context of the UK healthcare system.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management to the multidisciplinary medicines evaluation team to ensure the quality of assessment decisions to protect public health.
- As part of the Innovative Medicines and Population Health senior leadership team contribute to the wider management of the function.
- Maintain oversight of all scientific and regulatory issues relating to medicines evaluation
- Contribute to Agency policy engage with stakeholders and respond to issues and requests that arise.
Who are we looking for
Oursuccessful candidatewill:
- Degree in pharmacy medicine or science.
- Detailed knowledge of and experience in the development or authorisation of new medicinal products and variations.
- Knowledge of relevant national legislation and procedures applicable to the licensing of medicines.
- Confidence to work in a pressurised high demand environment delivering results while maintaining high standards.
Able to motivate and develop individuals and teams to ensure delivery against targets and objectives.
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.
- Test further information will be supplied when you reach this stage
- Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour Experience Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of candidate must haveprevious experience in one or more of team management regulatory affairs research and development or quality control of medicinal products within academia the pharmaceutical industry or hospital pharmacy.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allowsufficienttime. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.
Closing date:13th July 2025
Shortlisting date: from 14th July 2025
Interview date:from 28th July 2025
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questionsplease contact
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 completebasic personnel security standard checks.
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 eligibilityhere.
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 OleylamiHead of Talent Acquisition.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:
Civil Service Commission
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London
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Employment Type
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