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Recruitment for Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team

Vacancy for a permanent Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team.

This exciting and interesting job puts you at the heart of the VMD’s work in facilitating the authorisation and availability of veterinary medicines. You will be part of a team with diverse activities in a target driven environment where quality of service is essential.

Job Title

Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team

Grade

Higher Scientific Officer (HSO)

Salary & Pension

£33,827 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

You will be part of the VMD’s Supply Team within the VMD’s Authorisation Division. The Authorisations Division is responsible for authorising veterinary medicines, including the assessment of data on the quality, safety, and efficacy of such medicines.

You will be responsible for providing scientific input into several tasks that are subject to published standards (targets). You will be the primary contact for providing procedural advice to stakeholders, both internal and external, which requires you to have (or to obtain) an in-depth knowledge of various guidelines, procedures, and processes including the underlying legislation that underpins it all.

How to apply

You must make your application via Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK where you will find a full job description including salary details.

Closing Date

27 September 2023

Updates to this page

Published 30 August 2023