Associate Scientific Assessor

We are currently looking for anAssociate Scientific Assessorto join ourBenefit Risk Evaluation I Function within the Safety & Surveillance group.

This is a full-time opportunity on a 12 month fixed term contract/internal move or temporary promotionbasis. 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 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.

Medicines and devices have traditionally been regulated separately largely driven by different regulatory processes and ways of working. As science and technology drives increasing understanding of disease it is also opening new opportunities for treatments; product profiles are changing becoming ever more complex and the boundaries between disciplines are blurring. As such we have brought these functional capabilities together to better address the regulatory challenges of the future. Against this background and the drive to improve treatment availability for patients safety remains at the heart of our decision making. As such the core objective of the Safety & Surveillance Group is to protect the public from risks associated with medicines and medical devices by:

• Ensuring a world class comprehensive vigilance system that can promptly detect and monitor signals across the product life cycle

• Evaluating the benefit risk of medicines and devices for which signals or other safety concerns emerge and developing effective and measurable risk mitigation measures

• Ensuring patients and other stakeholders are involved in the regulatory processes and appropriate messages are issued for patients and stakeholders following regulatory decisions

• Deploying innovative interventions to reduce the criminal threat

• Exploiting data and embracing new technologies to develop the evidence to support our actions and understand their impact

Whats the role

To assist benefit risk evaluation assessors across the specialist therapeutic areas in the assessment of applications to amend the product information of medicines in relation to safety.

Safety and Surveillance: Benefit Risk Evaluation

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of Sentinel records.

• To assist BRE assessment teams with the processing of variation applications related to safety and applications to renew market authorisations

Who are we looking for

Oursuccessful candidatewill have:

• A degree in pharmacy pharmacology nursing physiology toxicology or other relevant life science discipline.

• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail combined with a desire to ensure that accurate product information is made publicly available.

• Experience of working in a regulatory environment or other relevant area and use of associated systems would be an advantage

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and make appropriate recommendations under pressure.

• Confidence and ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: Experience of working in a regulatory environment or other relevant area and use of associated systems.

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:16 September 2025

Shortlisting date: From 17 September 2025

Interview date:w/c 22 September 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

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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 completebasic 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 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 Oyelami Head of Talent Acquisition.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

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