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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, exists to 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. We deliver this through three distinct yet complimentary business centres: the MHRA regulatory centre, the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) and the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). With a range of interesting specialist opportunities on offer, with plenty of scope to develop your career within a leading and multifaceted scientific organisation, why not consider a career with us at our offices in central London or Hertfordshire.

Government

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Protecting and improving public health and supporting innovation through scientific research and development.

London

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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reference number</b></h3> 
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     363602 
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary</b></h3>
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      £34,841
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      A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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       Higher Executive Officer
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Contract type</b></h3>
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      Permanent
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Business area</b></h3>
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      MHRA - Healthcare, Quality and Access Group
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Type of role</b></h3>
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      Administration / Corporate Support
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      Full-time
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Number of jobs available</b></h3>
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      2
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    <p> Contents</p>
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     <p> Location</p>
     <p> About the job</p>
     <p> Benefits</p>
     <p> Things you need to know</p>
     <p> Apply and further information</p>
    </ul>
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    <p> Location</p>
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      London
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    <p> About the job</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job summary</b></h3>
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     <p> We are currently looking for a <b>Business Support Advisor</b> in our <b>A</b><b>uthorisation Lifecycle</b><b> Function</b> within the <b>Healthcare Quality and Access </b><b>group</b>.</p>
     <p> This is a <b>full-time</b> opportunity, on a <b>permanent </b>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.</p>
     <p> We are currently operate 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.</p>
     <p></p>
     <p><b><br> Who are we?</b></p>
     <p> 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.</p>
     <p> 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.</p>
     <p> The objective of the Healthcare Quality and Access (HQA) portfolio is to drive quality and critically appraise benefits and risks to inform robust decisions on healthcare access including accelerated access pathways. It will do this by bringing together a fusion of our capabilities across both medicines and medical devices to enable licensing and market access, as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job description</b></h3>
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     <p> Reporting to the Team Lead, the postholder is responsible for assisting with inspections planning, GxP invoicing, requisitions and Purchase Orders, the annual Blood Bank Compliance process and project work throughout the division. Generating reports for the purpose of work tracking for managers in Population Health and Innovative Medicines and will also be responsible for ILAP and EAMS coordination.</p>
     <p><b> Key responsibilities:</b></p>
     <ul>
      <li> Work with GxP Operations Managers to successfully develop, maintain and deliver the annual inspection programme and the raising purchase orders, requisitions and managing invoices for GxP operations.</li>
      <li> Support office-based assessments as required and in accordance with the documented quality system ensuring any issues arising are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner.</li>
      <li> Overseeing and management of project work within the Authorisation Lifecycle Unit.</li>
      <li> Monitoring and management of dedicated Serious Breaches, Freedom of Information (FOIs) requests, ACCESS and ORBIS mailboxes. Ensuring accurate records and audit trails for all workflow tracking systems available, procedure spreadsheets.</li>
     </ul>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Person specification</b></h3>
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      <li> Life sciences degree or relevant related degree</li>
      <li> Excellent organisational skills including the ability to accurately prioritise workload</li>
      <li> Project work, being flexible to jump between projects at short notice, as and when needed</li>
      <li> Team player and good communicator</li>
      <li> Comfortable using a range of IT systems and databases</li>
      <li> Problem solver. Take a positive approach to tackling problems and find ways to identify effective solutions</li>
     </ul>
     <p></p>
     <p><br> If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!</p>
     <p></p>
     <p><b><i><br> Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact </i></b><b><i>careers@mhra.gov.uk</i></b></p>
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    <p> Benefits</p>
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      Alongside your salary of £34,841, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £10,093 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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      <li> 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</li>
      <li> Privilege Leave: 1 day</li>
      <li> 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</li>
      <li> 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</li>
      <li> Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service</li>
      <li> 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 0300 123 6666</li>
      <li> Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
      <li> Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan</li>
      <li> Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund</li>
      <li> Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)</li>
      <li> Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs</li>
      <li> On-going learning and development</li>
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    <p> Things you need to know</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Selection process details</b></h3>
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      <p> We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.</p>
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       <li> Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. <i>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.</i></li>
       <li> Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.</li>
      </ul>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of <b>Life Sciences Degree or equivalent related degree.</b></p>
      <p> 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.</p>
      <p><b> Use of AI in Job Applications:</b></p>
      <p><b> Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.</b></p>
      <p></p>
      <p><b><br> If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact </b><b>careers@mhra.gov.uk</b><b> as soon as possible.</b></p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> Closing date: 7th August 2024</p>
      <p> Shortlisting date: 14th August 2024</p>
      <p> Interview date: week commencing 19th August 2024</p>
      <p> Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.</p>
      <p> Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.</p>
      <p> Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p>
      <p> Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> info@csc.gov.uk</p>
      <p> Civil Service Commission</p>
      <p> Room G/8</p>
      <p> 1 Horse Guards Road</p>
      <p> London</p>
      <p> SW1A 2HQ</p>
      <br> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Security</b></h3>
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       Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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       People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Nationality requirements</b></h3>
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      <p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p> 
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       <li>UK nationals</li> 
       <li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li> 
       <li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li> 
       <li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</li> 
       <li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li> 
       <li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li> 
       <li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li> 
      </ul>Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working for the Civil Service</b></h3>
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       The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
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      <br> We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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       The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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       The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Diversity and Inclusion</b></h3>
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      The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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    <p> Apply and further information</p>
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      Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
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     <p> Job contact : </p>
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       Name : 
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        The Resourcing Team
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        careers@mhra.gov.uk
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     <p> Recruitment team</p>
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        Email : 
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        Careers@mhra.gov.uk
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Further information</b></h3>
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       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
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   Details 
   
    Reference number 
    
     363602 
    
   
   
    Salary
    
      £34,841
    
   
   
    
      A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    
    
   
    Job grade
    
     
       Higher Executive Officer
     
    
   
   
     Contract type
    
      Permanent
    
   
   
     Business area
    
      MHRA - Healthcare, Quality and Access Group
    
   
   
     Type of role
    
      Administration / Corporate Support
    
   
   
     Working pattern
    
      Full-time
    
   
   
     Number of jobs available
    
      2
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
     Contents
   
   
    
      Location
      About the job
      Benefits
      Things you need to know
      Apply and further information
    
   
   
     Location
   
   
    
      London
    
   
   
     About the job
   
   
     Job summary
    
      We are currently looking for a Business Support Advisor in our Authorisation Lifecycle Function within the Healthcare Quality and Access group.
      This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent 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.
      We are currently operate 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 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 objective of the Healthcare Quality and Access (HQA) portfolio is to drive quality and critically appraise benefits and risks to inform robust decisions on healthcare access including accelerated access pathways. It will do this by bringing together a fusion of our capabilities across both medicines and medical devices to enable licensing and market access, as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
    
   
   
     Job description
    
      Reporting to the Team Lead, the postholder is responsible for assisting with inspections planning, GxP invoicing, requisitions and Purchase Orders, the annual Blood Bank Compliance process and project work throughout the division. Generating reports for the purpose of work tracking for managers in Population Health and Innovative Medicines and will also be responsible for ILAP and EAMS coordination.
      Key responsibilities:
     
       Work with GxP Operations Managers to successfully develop, maintain and deliver the annual inspection programme and the raising purchase orders, requisitions and managing invoices for GxP operations.
       Support office-based assessments as required and in accordance with the documented quality system ensuring any issues arising are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner.
       Overseeing and management of project work within the Authorisation Lifecycle Unit.
       Monitoring and management of dedicated Serious Breaches, Freedom of Information (FOIs) requests, ACCESS and ORBIS mailboxes. Ensuring accurate records and audit trails for all workflow tracking systems available, procedure spreadsheets.
     
    
   
   
     Person specification
    
     
       Life sciences degree or relevant related degree
       Excellent organisational skills including the ability to accurately prioritise workload
       Project work, being flexible to jump between projects at short notice, as and when needed
       Team player and good communicator
       Comfortable using a range of IT systems and databases
       Problem solver. Take a positive approach to tackling problems and find ways to identify effective solutions
     
     
      If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
     
      Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
    
   
   
     Benefits
   
   
    
      Alongside your salary of £34,841, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £10,093 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 0300 123 6666
       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
     
    
   
   
     Things you need to know
   
   
     Selection process details
    
     
       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.
        Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
      
      
       In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of Life Sciences Degree or equivalent related degree.
       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.
       Use of AI in Job Applications:
       Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
      
       If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
      
       Closing date: 7th August 2024
       Shortlisting date: 14th August 2024
       Interview date: week commencing 19th August 2024
       Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
      
       If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
      
       Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
       Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
       Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
       Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.
      
       Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.
      
       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.
      
       If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
      
       info@csc.gov.uk
       Civil Service Commission
       Room G/8
       1 Horse Guards Road
       London
       SW1A 2HQ
       Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
     
    
   
   
     Security
    
     
       Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
     
    
    
     
       People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
     
    
   
   
     Nationality requirements
    
      
      This job is broadly open to the following groups: 
      
       UK nationals 
       nationals of the Republic of Ireland 
       nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK 
       nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) 
       nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) 
       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 
      Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 
     
    
   
   
    Working for the Civil Service
    
     
       The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
       
       We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
     
    
    
     
       The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
     
    
    
     
       The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
     
    
   
   
     Diversity and Inclusion
    
      The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
    
   
   
     Apply and further information
   
   
    
      Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
    
   
   
     Contact point for applicants
    
      Job contact : 
     
      
       Name : 
       
        The Resourcing Team
       
      
      
        Email : 
       
        careers@mhra.gov.uk
       
      
     
      Recruitment team
     
      
        Email : 
       
        Careers@mhra.gov.uk
       
      
     
    
   
   
     Further information
    
     
       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
     
    
   
  
 



Business Support Advisor - £34,841 p.a. + benefits - Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Business Support Advisor - £34,841 p.a. + benefits

You must have extensive contract management experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory processes in healthcare. Competitive salary and benefits included.

You will lead the contracts team, oversee contract management, ensure compliance, liaise with stakeholders, and support the development of effective contract strategies.

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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reference number</b></h3> 
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     363305 
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary</b></h3>
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      £70,011
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      A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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       Grade 6
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      Permanent
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      MHRA - Safety and Surveillance Group
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Type of role</b></h3>
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      Operational Delivery
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      Full-time
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Number of jobs available</b></h3>
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      1
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    <p> Contents</p>
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    <ul>
     <p> Location</p>
     <p> About the job</p>
     <p> Benefits</p>
     <p> Things you need to know</p>
     <p> Apply and further information</p>
    </ul>
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    <p> Location</p>
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      London
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    <p> About the job</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job summary</b></h3>
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     <p> We currently have an exciting opportunity for a <b>CPRD Senior Contracts Team Leader </b>to join our<b> Clinical Practice Research Datalink team </b>in the<b> Safety and Surveillance </b>group.</p>
     <p> This is a <b>full-</b> <b>time</b> opportunity, on a <b>permanent</b> 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.</p>
     <p> We are currently operate 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.</p>
     <p><b> Who are we?</b></p>
     <p> 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.</p>
     <p> The 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.</p>
     <p> Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job description</b></h3>
    <div>
     <p> The <b>CPRD Senior Contracts Team Leader </b>role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK Government’s premier data-driven research service<b>. </b>Their role is a part of the Business Management team, managing the CPRD contracts team and providing business contracting, legal drafting and business administration using expert knowledge to shape legal solutions. This role will lead the CPRD contracts team as senior manager, undertake complex CPRD casework and manage CPRD contracts at very senior level by leading internal and external discussions and negotiations using sound expertise in healthcare, data and contracts law.</p>
     <p> The Senior Contracts Team Leader will lead contractually major CPRD projects, such as CPRD’s Intervention Research services and CPRD contracts automation and will make a significant contribution to CPRD’s business planning by providing legal advice to CPRD Senior Management Team and CPRD staff.</p>
     <p><b> Key responsibilities:</b></p>
     <ul>
      <li> Lead the CPRD contracts team</li>
      <li> Oversee the contracts team negotiation and drafting</li>
      <li> Provide business administration and improvement</li>
      <li> Promote CPRD’s reputation, business interests, and stakeholder management.</li>
     </ul>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Person specification</b></h3>
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     <p> Proven experience of securing and maintaining the confidence of a range of stakeholders by building and maintaining effective and successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a client-facing role</p>
     <ul>
      <li> Will promote diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting difference and external experience and will welcome and respond to views and challenges from others, despite any conflicting pressures to ignore or give into them.</li>
      <li> Demonstrative positive customer service by understanding the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations and will deliver a high quality, efficient and cost effective service by considering a broad range of methods for delivery.</li>
      <li> Extensive knowledge of contracts and business law, intellectual property and data protection legislation and governance relating to the use of patient data in research, including GDPR.</li>
      <li> Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and security requirements in service delivery. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions</li>
     </ul>
     <p></p>
     <p><br> If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!</p>
     <p><b><i> Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact </i></b><b><i>careers@mhra.gov.uk</i></b></p>
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    <p> Benefits</p>
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      Alongside your salary of £70,011, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £20,282 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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      <li> 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</li>
      <li> Privilege Leave: 1 day</li>
      <li> 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</li>
      <li> 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</li>
      <li> Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service</li>
      <li> 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 0300 123 6666</li>
      <li> Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
      <li> Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan</li>
      <li> Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund</li>
      <li> Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)</li>
      <li> Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs</li>
      <li> On-going learning and development</li>
     </ul>
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   <p></p>
   <div>
    <p><br> Things you need to know</p>
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Selection process details</b></h3>
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      <p> We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.</p>
      <ul>
       <li> Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. <i>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.</i></li>
       <li> Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage</li>
       <li> Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.</li>
      </ul>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> 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.</p>
      <p><b> Use of AI in Job Applications:</b></p>
      <p><b> Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own ideas/work.</b></p>
      <p><b> If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact </b><b>careers@mhra.gov.uk</b><b> as soon as possible.</b></p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> Closing date: Wednesday 14th August 2024</p>
      <p> Shortlisting date: Wednesday 21st August 2024</p>
      <p> Interview date: Friday 30th August 2024</p>
      <p> Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.</p>
      <p> If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk</p>
      <p> Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.</p>
      <p> Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.</p>
      <p> Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p>
      <p> Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.</p>
      <p> Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.</p>
      <p> In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</p>
      <p></p>
      <p><br> info@csc.gov.uk</p>
      <p> Civil Service Commission</p>
      <p> Room G/8</p>
      <p> 1 Horse Guards Road</p>
      <p> London</p>
      <p> SW1A 2HQ</p>
      <br> Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Security</b></h3>
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       Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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       People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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      <p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p> 
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       <li>UK nationals</li> 
       <li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li> 
       <li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li> 
       <li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</li> 
       <li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li> 
       <li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li> 
       <li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li> 
      </ul>Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working for the Civil Service</b></h3>
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       The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
      <br> 
      <br> We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
     </div>
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       The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
     </div>
    </div>
    <div>
     <div>
       The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Diversity and Inclusion</b></h3>
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      The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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    <p> Apply and further information</p>
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      Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
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        The Resourcing Team
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        james.lawrence@mhra.gov.uk
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     <p> Recruitment team</p>
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        Email : 
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        Careers@mhra.gov.uk
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    <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Further information</b></h3>
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     <div>
       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
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   Details 
   
    Reference number 
    
     363305 
    
   
   
    Salary
    
      £70,011
    
   
   
    
      A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    
    
   
    Job grade
    
     
       Grade 6
     
    
   
   
     Contract type
    
      Permanent
    
   
   
     Business area
    
      MHRA - Safety and Surveillance Group
    
   
   
     Type of role
    
      Operational Delivery
    
   
   
     Working pattern
    
      Full-time
    
   
   
     Number of jobs available
    
      1
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
     Contents
   
   
    
      Location
      About the job
      Benefits
      Things you need to know
      Apply and further information
    
   
   
     Location
   
   
    
      London
    
   
   
     About the job
   
   
     Job summary
    
      We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CPRD Senior Contracts Team Leader to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink team in the Safety and Surveillance group.
      This is a full- time opportunity, on a permanent 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.
      We are currently operate 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 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.
      Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.
    
   
   
     Job description
    
      The CPRD Senior Contracts Team Leader role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK Government’s premier data-driven research service. Their role is a part of the Business Management team, managing the CPRD contracts team and providing business contracting, legal drafting and business administration using expert knowledge to shape legal solutions. This role will lead the CPRD contracts team as senior manager, undertake complex CPRD casework and manage CPRD contracts at very senior level by leading internal and external discussions and negotiations using sound expertise in healthcare, data and contracts law.
      The Senior Contracts Team Leader will lead contractually major CPRD projects, such as CPRD’s Intervention Research services and CPRD contracts automation and will make a significant contribution to CPRD’s business planning by providing legal advice to CPRD Senior Management Team and CPRD staff.
      Key responsibilities:
     
       Lead the CPRD contracts team
       Oversee the contracts team negotiation and drafting
       Provide business administration and improvement
       Promote CPRD’s reputation, business interests, and stakeholder management.
     
    
   
   
     Person specification
    
      Proven experience of securing and maintaining the confidence of a range of stakeholders by building and maintaining effective and successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders in a client-facing role
     
       Will promote diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity, respecting difference and external experience and will welcome and respond to views and challenges from others, despite any conflicting pressures to ignore or give into them.
       Demonstrative positive customer service by understanding the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations and will deliver a high quality, efficient and cost effective service by considering a broad range of methods for delivery.
       Extensive knowledge of contracts and business law, intellectual property and data protection legislation and governance relating to the use of patient data in research, including GDPR.
       Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and security requirements in service delivery. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions
     
     
      If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
      Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
    
   
   
     Benefits
   
   
    
      Alongside your salary of £70,011, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £20,282 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 0300 123 6666
       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
     
    
   
   
   
     Things you need to know
   
   
     Selection process details
    
     
       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.
        Test, further information will be 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.
       Use of AI in Job Applications:
       Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own ideas/work.
       If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
      
       Closing date: Wednesday 14th August 2024
       Shortlisting date: Wednesday 21st August 2024
       Interview date: Friday 30th August 2024
       Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
       If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
       Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
       Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
       Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
       Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.
       Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.
       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.
      
       If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
      
       info@csc.gov.uk
       Civil Service Commission
       Room G/8
       1 Horse Guards Road
       London
       SW1A 2HQ
       Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
     
    
   
   
     Security
    
     
       Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
     
    
    
     
       People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
     
    
   
   
     Nationality requirements
    
      
      This job is broadly open to the following groups: 
      
       UK nationals 
       nationals of the Republic of Ireland 
       nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK 
       nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) 
       nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) 
       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 
      Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 
     
    
   
   
    Working for the Civil Service
    
     
       The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
       
       We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
     
    
    
     
       The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
     
    
    
     
       The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
     
    
   
   
     Diversity and Inclusion
    
      The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
    
   
   
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        The Resourcing Team
       
      
      
        Email : 
       
        james.lawrence@mhra.gov.uk
       
      
     
      Recruitment team
     
      
        Email : 
       
        Careers@mhra.gov.uk
       
      
     
    
   
   
     Further information
    
     
       In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ
     
    
   
  
 



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