Medical Assessor

We are currently looking for **2 Medical Assessors** to join our **Clinical Investigations and Trials** function within the **Healthcare, Quality and Access** group.

This is a **full-time** opportunity, on a **permanent **basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London. We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 4 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 8 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. Remote working is potentially available for some specific roles. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

**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 clinical investigations and trials function ensure the efficient, pragmatic, proportionate and patient-centred advice for, and assessment of, clinical investigations into the performance and safety of medical devices and diagnostics as well clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.

**What’s the role?**

The role holder will be expected to contribute to policy and strategy development to maintain and enhance the reputation of the UK as a great place to conduct clinical research, identifying synergies and opportunities for streamlining across the functional areas of the Science, Research and Innovation Group.

The role is both intellectually challenging and rewarding and provides significant opportunity for scientific and regulatory learning.

The post offers career development and progression opportunities in line with our internal development programme (scheme structure currently under review.)

**Key responsibilities**:

- Manage own workload working in conjunction with the support team and other assessors to meet agency deadlines.
- Provide scientific and clinical trial expertise in advice meetings with external stakeholders, obtaining cross-agency or external support depending on the questions posed. Provide a written response to enquiries submitted through a variety of sources, including via internal customer-facing portals and the wider civil service.
- Contribute where medical input is required in critical clinical trial projects and contribute to the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP).

**Who are we looking for?**

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

G6 - Medical Assessor - £65,915 p.a. + benefits

SCS1 - Medical Assessor - £71,000 p.a. + benefits

**The selection process**:

- Interview, which can include questions based on the Behavior, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role.

Closing date: 29th September

Interview dates: 17th, 18th and 20th October

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.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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