Review Panel RP26-5 Advertising and Consumer Specialist

Job summary
Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency (MHRA) are seeking to appoint an advertising and consumer sector specialist member to the Review Panel.

The purpose of the Review Panel is to hear representations, in accordance with the legislation, from those who disagree with a decision made by the MHRA. The Review Panel members are greatly appreciated for making their professional expertise available for a public service role that carries out statutory and non-statutory reviews of proposals, decisions and provisional decisions taken by Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

Main duties of the job
Expertise Required: As the advertising sector and consumer understanding of medicines both continue to evolve, a consumer-sector specialist is sought to be a member of the Review Panel and provide technical expertise regarding:

• review of provisional determinations made by the MHRA concerning the classification of a product as a medicine rather than a consumer product; and
• review of minded to determinations by MHRA on the advertising of medicinal products.

To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit:The Review Panel (MHRA) - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference RP26-3 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Experience
Essential

• To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Be recognised by their peers as a leader in their field. They should have extensive and recent experience in the specified areas.
• Have or demonstrate ability to operate effectively on a national expert panel
• Be a skilled communicator
• Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice and apply this to their expertise in consumer affairs
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the Review Panel

Desirable

• Have an understanding of medicines regulation and be willing to develop this further

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Committee Services - Recruitment Team
CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk

Details
Date posted
08 October 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£325 a session

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
1 years

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number
K0015-RP26-05

Job locations
Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom

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Code of Practice
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).