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Job Advert for 2 Biologicals Assessors

Details about 2 vacancies for Biologicals Assessors in the VMD’s Biologicals team.

Veterniary Medicines Directorate Building

Job Title

Biologicals Assessor

Grade

Grade 7

Office base

Addlestone, Surrey

Salary & Pension

£52,289 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

These exciting and interesting jobs put you at the heart of the important work of the VMD’s Biologicals Team and your primary role will be to authorise biological/immunological veterinary medicinal products in the UK.

You will be responsible for the scientific evaluation of data packages against UK requirements for quality, safety and efficacy and making recommendations on the suitability of the product for use in animals.

Your work will play a major role in availability and assuring quality, safety and efficacy of these products in the UK. You will also play an influential role in shaping the regulation and scientific assessment of novel products in the veterinary medicines’ arena.

Qualifications

You must have a higher degree obtained by research in a relevant biological scientific discipline together with the experience outlined in our online prospectus.

Skills

You will have practical experience in the development and/or manufacturing processes of biological/immunological medicinal products and postgraduate experience which has given you a thorough working knowledge of biological medicinal product development and/or manufacturing processes, for example in the pharmaceutical industry.

How to apply

You must make your application via the Civil Service Jobs Website where you will find a full job description including salary details.

Closing Date

31st March 2021

Updates to this page

Published 3 March 2021