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CHM's Pharmacovigilance Expert Advisory Group (PEAG)

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

The closing date is 28 April 2025

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Job summary

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint one expert to the Pharmacovigilance Expert Advisory Group (PEAG).

The PEAG advises the CHM on all aspects of pharmacovigilance for human medicines (including herbal products) and vaccines. Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problem.

The PEAG advises the CHM on the public health importance of potential new safety signals; the confirmation of identified risks and their size and nature; how the risks should be managed including healthcare professional, patient and public communications; risk management planning for new and novel medicinal products; the design and progress of safety studies and analysis of the results; and methodologies for pharmacovigilance.

The PEAG also advises the CHM and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)on the strategic direction of the Yellow Card Scheme - the UK system for collecting and monitoring information on suspected adverse effects and medicine-related safety concerns, and provides advice to MHRA on public applications for access to Yellow Card data for scientific research.

Main duties of the job

Expertise Required: General Practice

We are looking for an experienced medical practitioner who can provide their specialisms perspective on relevant UK clinical practice and medicine-related matters. The applicant must be a practising physician, preferably with an interest in medicines management and patient safety.

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

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.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-PEAG25-1

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit: Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference PEAG25-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit: Membership - Commission on Human Medicines - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference PEAG25-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
  • Must be a general practitioner, on the GMC general practice register
  • Be a skilled communicator including providing written comments on papers and presentations
  • Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice
  • Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines regulatory framework and procedures
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG
  • Be willing to declare conflicts of interest and comply with the Code of Practice
  • Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency

Desirable

  • An interest in medicines management and patient safety
  • Have previous or current experience of committee membership
  • Be recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g., national academies and Royal Colleges
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
  • Must be a general practitioner, on the GMC general practice register
  • Be a skilled communicator including providing written comments on papers and presentations
  • Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice
  • Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines regulatory framework and procedures
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG
  • Be willing to declare conflicts of interest and comply with the Code of Practice
  • Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency

Desirable

  • An interest in medicines management and patient safety
  • Have previous or current experience of committee membership
  • Be recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g., national academies and Royal Colleges

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Committee Services - Recruitment Team

CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£200 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-PEAG25-1

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU


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