Overview

Associate Scientific Assessor to join the Benefit Risk Evaluation I Function within the Safety & Surveillance group. This is a full-time role on a 12 month fixed term contract/internal move or temporary promotion basis, based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. The role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhances and improves the health of millions of people through the regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Safety & Surveillance Group brings together devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities, supported by data and evidence generation capabilities.

We are implementing a flexible, hybrid working pattern with a minimum on-site presence to enable collaboration with partners and stakeholders. Attendance requirements are driven by business needs and may vary by role.

Role

To assist benefit risk evaluation assessors across specialist therapeutic areas in the assessment of applications to amend the product information of medicines in relation to safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of Sentinel records.
• Assist BRE assessment teams with the processing of variation applications related to safety and applications to renew market authorisations.

Who we are looking for / Qualifications

• A degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, nursing, physiology, toxicology or other relevant life science discipline.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to ensuring accurate product information is publicly available.
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment or other relevant area; use of associated systems would be an advantage.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and make appropriate recommendations under pressure.
• Confidence and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional information

For more details about the opportunity, please read the job description and person specification.

Please note: If you require disability-related adjustments during the process, contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.

Selection Process

We use Civil Service Success Profiles to assess candidates. The process includes online application questions, an interview, and may include additional assessments. Further details are available in the job description.

Closing date: 16 September 2025. Shortlisting from 17 September 2025. Interview date: w/c 22 September 2025.