MHRA Graduate Scheme

Job summary

Are you a graduate looking to join an ambitious, innovative organisation and a key partner at the centre of the UKs health system? Are you a bright, academically rigorous individual with high standards, motivated by making a tangible difference to public health and patients' lives? If so, this is the Graduate Scheme for you.

This is afull-timeopportunity, on a36-month fixed term contract basis, starting in September 2023. Scheme participants will be based in Canary Wharf or South Mimms, Hertfordshire dependent on allocated placements. A degree of hybrid and flexible working will be possible, but the extent of this will depend upon the placement.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ON MHRA WEBSITEhttp://lhrc1a.rfer.us/MHRAhQh17W

ONLY APPLICATIONS COMPLETED ON MHRA WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED

Main duties of the job

The MHRA Graduate Scheme is a three-year graduate development scheme that provides an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in protecting public health and positively influencing patient safety.

Joining a cohort of 8 graduates, you will have the opportunity to undertake several placements working closely with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams across our three core operating groups: (1) Science Research and Innovation (2) Healthcare Quality and Access (3) and Safety and Surveillance.

The scheme provides a fully financially supported study package towards a Level 7 (degree level) apprenticeship in Regulatory Affairs, with 20% of your time dedicated to this course. There is the option to convert this into an MSc qualification.

Following the scheme, you will be in a strong position to apply for more senior roles at the MHRA. Working here can also be a brilliant grounding for a career across the health sector or in the pharmaceutical industry.

About us

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

If you have had a COVID-19 vaccine or have ever taken a medicine, or used a medical device, then you have already benefitted from the MHRAs work. Our vision is to be a truly world-leading, enabling sovereign regulator, protecting public health through excellence in regulation and science and delivering the right outcomes for patients.