Description We are currently looking for a Medical Assessor to join our Clinical Investigations and Trials Function within the Innovation and Compliance 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. Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. We are currently implementing 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 Innovation and Compliance Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 3 sub-Groups, Innovation Accelerator and Regulatory Science, Clinical Investigations and Trials and Standards and Compliance. The clinical investigations and trials function ensure the efficient, pragmatic, proportionate and patient-centred advice for, and assessment of, clinical investigations into the performance and safety of medical devices and diagnostics as well clinical trials of investigational medicinal products. What’s the role? The role encompasses a broad range of activities from assessing clinical aspects of clinical trial authorisation (CTA) applications and amendments to existing CTAs, to providing scientific advice to companies around clinical/regulatory issues for the development of new products. The role holder will be expected to contribute to policy and strategy development to maintain and enhance the reputation of the UK as a great place to conduct clinical research, identifying synergies and opportunities for streamlining across the functional areas of the Science, Research and Innovation Group. Key responsibilities: Carry out the risk-based assessment of data provided in clinical trial authorisation initial and amendment applications for chemical, biological or advanced therapy products making appropriate recommendations and decisions in line with the protection of public health. Prepare and present objective assessment reports or other scientific papers to expert advisory bodies. Manage own workload working in conjunction with the support team and other assessors to meet agency deadlines. Provide scientific and clinical trial expertise in advice meetings with external stakeholders, obtaining cross-agency or external support depending on the questions posed. Provide a written response to enquiries submitted through a variety of sources, including via internal customer-facing portals and the wider civil service. Develop good working relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders. Participate in other ad-hoc tasks/projects as requested by managers or more senior assessors. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Delivering at Pace: Evidence of ability to work in a pressurised, target driven environment, delivering results on time within a range of deadlines maintaining high standards of quality. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and take responsibility for achieving a successful outcome. Experience of the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and/or experience in the preparation of study reports or reviews for publication or regulatory submission. Evidence of effective decision making, including clear communication of the purpose and reasons for recommendations and decisions internally and to external experts. Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate teamworking, consulting and co-operating with colleagues from different disciplines and with variable degrees of expertise. Degree in Medicine, registered with the General Medical Council, with a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience. Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Communicating and Influencing (A, I) Managing a Quality Service (A) Delivering at Pace (A, I) Making Effective Decisions (A, I) Experience Criteria: Experience of the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and/or experience in the preparation of study reports or reviews for publication or regulatory submission (A, I) Evidence of effective decision making, including clear communication of the purpose and reasons for recommendations and decisions internally and to external experts (A, I) Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate team-working, consulting and co-operating with colleagues from different disciplines and with variable degrees of expertise (A, I) Technical Criteria: Degree in Medicine, registered with the General Medical Council, with a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience (A) Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures applicable to the regulation of clinical trials (I) Strengths Criteria Relationship Builder (I) Team Player (I) 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 The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Online application form, including a statement of suitability, demonstrating how you meet the person specification. 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. Please ensure not to include any personal identifying information on your supporting information. 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 Degree in Medicine, registered with the General Medical Council, with a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience. 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 statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description. Use of AI in Job Applications Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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: 7 th January 2026 Shortlisting date: from 12 th January 2026 Interview date: from 2 nd February 2026 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. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. 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