Benefit Risk Evaluation Assessor - £73,324 p.a. + benefits

We are currently looking for a Benefit Risk Evaluation Assessor to join our Benefit Risk Evaluation II Function within the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 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 12 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.
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 new Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.
The vacancy is within the Gastrointestinal system, Nutrition, Endocrine and Fertility area within the Benefit Risk Evaluation function. Expertise in these therapeutic areas, particularly in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), is desirable but not essential.
Benefit-Risk Evaluation Assessors will be recognized as having extensive regulatory experience and understanding of the operation of all relevant national and international regulations as well as professional, technical or scientific expertise in their discipline. This post holder will participate in complex engagement and partnership work with patients and the public, key external stakeholders, government departments, professional bodies and the wider health sector. They will make a significant contribution to the S&S Groups and Agency through wider activities associated with their work working across teams as necessary., Reporting to the Head of the relevant team, Benefit-Risk Evaluation Assessors are required to conduct assessment of a wide range of data, contributing to the Agency’s wider vigilance activities and ensuring that safe and effective medicines and medical devices continue to be available to UK patients. They will analyse evidence from a range of sources as well as take into account stakeholders and patients’ views to monitor the benefit-risk balance of medicinal products and devices in clinical use. The post holder will ensure that scientific and technical benefit-risk assessment of potential safety issues takes place promptly and contributes to sound regulatory decisions regarding safety of medicines and performance of devices., + Conduct evaluations of the balance of benefits and risks of medicinal products and medical devices in use in response to new data and make evidence-based recommendations for action to minimise risk and maximise benefit.
+ Ensure patient experience informs benefit risk decisions by identifying and providing opportunities for patient involvement in benefit risk evaluations
+ Take actions to reduce newly identified risks associated with medicines and medical devices, ensuring timely and effective communications to healthcare professionals and patients.
+ Develop communications for the public, senior officials or ministers as required and provide scientific, technical and clinical input to ensure regular and timely advice is communicated to healthcare professionals., We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
+ Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
+ Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
+ Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, 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. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
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+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
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+ 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
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+ Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
+ Evidence of ability to work in a pressurised, target driven environment, delivering results on time within a range of deadlines maintaining high standards of quality.
+ A degree in pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy, biochemistry, physiology, medical physics, or other relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
+ Knowledge and/or experience of relevant regulations and procedures, therapeutic and/or technical knowledge relevant to the work of the Benefit-Risk Evaluation Group, and sharing knowledge to improve the capability of the team.
+ Ability to critically analyse clinical/scientific information from a range of sources including case reports, clinical trials and observational studies, make sound judgements for recommendations to protect patient safety and public health., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Alongside your salary of £73,324, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £21,241 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
+ Privilege Leave: 1 day
+ Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
+ Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
+ Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on
+ Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
+ Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
+ Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
+ Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)
+ Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
+ On-going learning and development