ABPI Final Signatory

Location:

UK / Remote or Hybrid (depending on client requirements)

Employment Type:

Contract

We are seeking an experienced ABPI Final Signatory to support pharmaceutical industry activities, ensuring promotional and non‑promotional materials meet the requirements of the ABPI Code of Practice and applicable UK regulatory standards. This opportunity is suited to a pharmaceutical professional with demonstrable experience in final signatory approval, medical and promotional compliance, and the review and certification of pharmaceutical materials. The successful candidate will work closely with the Scientific and cross‑functional teams to ensure materials are scientifically accurate, appropriately substantiated, balanced and compliant before use.

• Review, certify and approve pharmaceutical promotional and non‑promotional materials in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Undertake final signatory approval of promotional materials, including advertising, digital content, sales aids, presentations and other materials used in interactions with healthcare professionals. Ensure materials are accurate, balanced, evidence‑based and consistent with the relevant Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and marketing authorisation.
• Assess clinical claims, supporting references, data interpretation, fair balance and appropriate presentation of safety information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ABPI Code requirements, PMCPA guidance, MHRA requirements and relevant UK pharmaceutical regulations.
• Work collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Medical Information teams to resolve compliance issues and support timely approvals.
• Provide guidance on the development of compliant promotional strategies and communication materials. Maintain appropriate certification records, documentation and audit trails.
• Support internal compliance processes, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience as an ABPI Final Signatory within the UK pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing, certifying and approving pharmaceutical promotional materials. Strong working knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and the UK pharmaceutical promotional compliance environment.
• Understanding of the PMCPA complaints and compliance framework and relevant MHRA requirements. Strong understanding of clinical evidence, pharmaceutical claims, prescribing information, product labelling and the SmPC.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to assess complex scientific and regulatory information.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Desirable Experience Experience with in Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Governance or Promotional Review.
• Experience using electronic content management and promotional approval systems.
• Experience with digital promotional materials, multichannel engagement and evolving pharmaceutical communication channels.
• Experience supporting internal compliance training and advising colleagues on ABPI Code requirements.