CHM Medicines for Womens Health EAG (MWH EAG)
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint an expert 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 promotes 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), and the safety of use of medicines during pregnancy. The MWH EAG is looking for experienced researchers, academics, or academic clinicians who can provide an epidemiological and statistical perspective on studies relevant to medicine use in the fields covered by the EAG's remit.
Main duties of the job
Expertise Required: Epidemiologist
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 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.
Job responsibilities
For full details on job description, please refer to the 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 MWH25-1 in the subject field.
Person Specification
Experience
* The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills, and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
* Knowledge and experience of using epidemiological data sources and relevant statistical methods to conduct pharmacoepidemiological research studies.
* Recognised expertise in their field.
* Ability to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence-based comments/advice at short notice.
* Prepared to contribute actively to wider aspects of the work of the Medicines for Women's Health EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism.
* Skilled communicator.
* Willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines regulatory framework and procedures.
* Willing to declare conflicts of interest.
* Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG.
* Committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality, and consistency.
* Experience of pharmacoepidemiology related to women's health.
* Current or previous experience of committee membership(s).
* Membership or fellowship of relevant Royal Colleges or professional bodies.
Employer name
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working.
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