CHM Medicines for Women's Health EAG (MWH EAG)

Job summary

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint one Lay Member to the Medicines for Women's Health Expert Advisory Group (MWH EAG). The MWH is an EAG of the CHM which advises the Licensing Authority (Health Ministers) on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines for human use and to promote the collection and investigation of adverse drug reactions. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seeks independent advice from the CHM. The MWH EAG remit covers applications for new medicines and safety issues arising with medicines which are already in clinical use for the following: contraception, assisted reproduction, obstetrics and gynaecology, menopause, osteoporosis, endocrinology (for men or women), safety of use of medicines during pregnancy

Main duties of the job

Expertise Required: Lay Member

The main role of the lay member is to ensure that the perspective of patients, carers and the general public are represented and considered in all aspects of the committees work. Our lay members come from a variety of different backgrounds and generally will not be an expert in a field of relevance to the EAG in which they are a member.

The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

People with healthcare professional qualifications or professional experience of working in an area relevant to the work of the advisory committee or group, are not eligible to apply for a lay member role.

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.