EXPERIENCE

We require experience, or awareness and a demonstrable ability to get up to speed rapidly, in the following:

• the process of pharmaceutical and/or vaccine product development and/or regulation
• application of artificial intelligence in medicines development, diagnostics, or healthcare apps
• research in a relevant scientific discipline
• successful development of research and/or funding applications
• developing and implementing process improvement
• personnel management and development, as the post may involve line management of one or more junior staff
• self-directed working within a fast-paced environment where excellent time management and prioritisation have been important for doing the job effectively
• in animal health, farming, or biological science, either through experience of working in one or more of these areas, or through a related degree.

Skills

We require someone with the following skills:

• ability to grasp complex concepts quickly and apply them within a policy context
• ability to engage, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
• excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• application of project management principles
• IT skills: You must be proficient in the use of academic research libraries such as OpenAthens and use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. You must be able to navigate the internet and learn to use the VMD’s bespoke IT systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a degree in veterinary medicine or other life science discipline.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND SECURITY VETTING

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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