About this role
Job summary
Please note that applications submitted to [email protected] will be considered only.
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint one expert to the Infection Expert Advisory Group (IEAG). 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 IEAG is an independent advisory committee of the CHM that provide impartial advice to Ministers on the safety and efficacy of medicines for use in infections including HIV, AIDS and viral hepatitis. The IEAG membership includes a wide range of highly skilled professionals who are senior and well regarded in their respective fields and lay representatives.
Main duties of the job
The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment. Ideally, experience in management and functional cure of viral hepatitis from an ID/Virology background.
About us
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) 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 Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advises Ministers on the safety, efficacy and quality of medicines. The CHM is an advisory non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care. The MHRA provides administrative support in its role as secretariat to the CHM.
The Infection Expert Advisory Group (IEAG) is an independent advisory committee of the CHM that provides impartial advice to Ministers on the safety and efficacy of medicines for use in infections including HIV, AIDS and viral hepatitis. The IEAG membership includes a wide range of highly skilled professionals who are senior and well regarded in their respective fields and lay representatives.
The MHRA values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment. Ideally, experience in management and functional cure of viral hepatitis from an ID/Virology background.
Expertise Required:
Specialist in Viral Hepatitis
Additional expertise in HIV medicine (or any other ID sub-specialty), in viral therapeutics or immunotherapy or in global health issues related to viral hepatitis would be encouraged, but is not essential.
To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: [email protected], quoting the position and reference IEAG26-1 in the subject field.
Please note that applications submitted to [email protected] will be considered only.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment. Ideally, experience in management and functional cure of viral hepatitis from an ID/Virology background. ability to operate effectively on an expert scientific committee current or previous experience of committee membership(s); be recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g. national academies and Royal Colleges; be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence based comments /advice at short notice; be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism; be a skilled communicator; 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; be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
Employer details Employer name Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Address Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)