Healthcare Jobs, Openings, Vacancies in United Kingdom

Pharmaceutical Assessor at Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency

London, England, United Kingdom - Full Time

Skills Needed
Communicating And Influencing, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Accuracy, Public Health Protection, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Parallel Import Scheme Knowledge, Parallel Import License Assessment, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Management Plans Assessment, Smpcs Assessment

Specialization
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for written and oral communication with stakeholders at all levels and possess proven ability to work with detailed information accurately to protect public health. Essential technical requirements include knowledge of the parallel import scheme and experience assessing parallel import new applications and variations, alongside a degree in pharmacy, chemistry, pharmaceutical science, or a relevant subject.

Experience Required
Minimum 2 year(s)

Client Executive at World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom - Full Time

Skills Needed
Sales, Relationship Management, Account Planning, Business Case Development, Negotiation, Strategic Sales, Technical Solutions, Account Development, Value Analysis, Market Communication, Executive Relationship Building, Partner Management, Presentation Skills, Consultative Selling

Specialization
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a related field and possess strong skills in account planning and relationship management. A bachelor's degree is required, though a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered as an alternative.

Experience Required
Minimum 5 year(s)

Strategic Engagement Manager at World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom - Full Time

Skills Needed
Contractor Management, Engagement Management, Resource Management, Staffing, Recruiting, Engineering Team Management, Technical Staff Management, Project Execution, Problem Solving, Communication, Capacity Planning, Forecasting, Coaching, Mentorship, Stakeholder Management, Utilization Management

Specialization
Candidates must possess at least 3 years of contractor management experience, preferably within Professional Services, along with strong knowledge and proven experience in engagement and resource management. Prior experience in the staffing or recruiting industry and managing technical staff in project execution is strongly preferred.

Experience Required
Minimum 2 year(s)

Pharmaceutical Assessor at Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communicating And Influencing, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Accuracy, Public Health Protection, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Parallel Import Scheme Knowledge, Parallel Import License Assessment, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Management Plans Assessment, SmPCs Assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. 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 portfolio is to drive quality and critically appraise benefits and risks to inform robust decisions on healthcare access including accelerated access pathways. It will do this by bringing together a fusion of our capabilities across both medicines and medical devices to enable licensing and market access, as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The Established medicine’s function delivers a risk appropriate critical appraisal of quality, safety and efficacy of healthcare products that are critical to the NHS and wider population, determining whether a product’s benefits outweigh the risks. This enables access while ultimately reducing costs to the healthcare system and delivering positive patient benefits as a result. What’s the role? Pharmaceutical assessors within the unit evaluate new parallel import licence applications including new parallel import licence applications covering both new products and new sources and assessment of pharmaceutical variation applications to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and legal requirements. Key responsibilities: * Assessment of new product, new source and existing source initial applications for parallel import licenses, including confirmation of the therapeutic equivalence of the UK and imported product and evaluation of proposed labels and leaflets. * Analytically interpret available information on the imported product to determine acceptability. * Assessment of SmPCs and Risk Management Plans for parallel import licences. * Identification and assessment of adverse safety events and potential signals, ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance obligations for parallel import licences. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following:  * Communicating and Influencing - Good Interpersonal skills and able to communicate both written and orally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. * Working Together - A strong team player with a positive attitude. * Experience and proven ability to work with detailed information to a high level of accuracy and make appropriate recommendations or decisions to protect public health. * Knowledge of the parallel import scheme and experience of assessing parallel import new applications and variations. * Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or another relevant subject. Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation Behaviour Criteria: * Communicating and Influencing - Good Interpersonal skills and able to communicate both written and orally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. A,I * Working Together - A strong team player with a positive attitude. A,I Experience Criteria: * Experience and proven ability to work with detailed information to a high level of accuracy and make appropriate recommendations or decisions to protect public health. A,I * Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex data. A,I Technical Criteria: * Knowledge of the parallel import scheme and experience of assessing parallel import new applications and variations. A,I * Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or another relevant subject. A If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! [https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/ljkLse8VOyJzyd8V] Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk] The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles]. * Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, 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 the Behaviour, 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: Outline your experience in evaluating a range of evidence sources and conducting benefit–risk assessments to inform decision‑making. Highlight how you ensure accuracy when working with detailed information and how your recommendations have contributed to safeguarding public health. 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 allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description. Use of AI in Job Applications Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance [https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/&data=05|02|Ufuoma.Eriemo2@mhra.gov.uk|3d175bf263f54c3cf85608de3bfa288f|e527ea5c62584cd2a27f8bd237ec4c26|0|0|639014142773052769|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=2VE8qZPdzo8azEL775DBoKUPz5zMHopZPjc9cs3KuOk=&reserved=0]for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk] as soon as possible. Closing date: 8th April 2026 Shortlisting date: from 9th April 2026 Interview date: week commencing 20th April 2026 If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk] Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules]. 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 [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard?_ga=2.149328757.2118900794.1613132232-433185063.1580991281]. 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 applicant’s 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 [https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/]. Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer. Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater. The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk]. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit 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 careers@mhra.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/] info@csc.gov.uk [info@csc.gov.uk] Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ About Us 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 agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad. The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.

Responsibilities

Pharmaceutical assessors evaluate new parallel import license applications, including new products and new sources, and assess pharmaceutical variation applications to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and legal requirements. Key duties involve assessing initial applications for parallel import licenses, confirming therapeutic equivalence, evaluating proposed labels, and analyzing available information on imported products for acceptability.

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