MHRA launches campaign to attract pharmaceutical assessors

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a campaign highlighting the work pharmaceutical assessors do and the difference they make to public health

The campaign aims to attract people with a medical background considering a career move.

Pharmaceutical assessors play a role in medicines licensing and post marketing surveillance ensuring medicines are as safe as possible for patients and deliver their intended benefits, according to MHRA.

Rowena Hancock, MHRA pharmaceutical assessor, said: “The work is very in depth and covers all aspects of the product development process from first concepts and pharmaceutical development through to the final manufacturing process.

“No two applications are the same and as a result the work is very varied and rewarding.”

The roles that the MHRA said it offers can involve all aspects of the regulatory process, including making decisions and advising industry.

As the medicines regulator, MHRA said it offers assessors an early insight into medical research, new medicines and new uses for existing medicines. This includes working across Europe.

Seun Sogbesan, pharmaceutical assessor at MHRA, said: “MHRA has a strong emphasis on training and continuing professional development to help develop the competencies for the job as well as for broad interest.

“Pharmacists are highly valued within the Agency and the assessor role offers clear career progression.

“I enjoy making a contribution to the licensing of quality medicines which will be used by a large number of patients in the UK and within Europe.”