CHM Medicines Womens Health EAG; MWH EAG listing

Job summary

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint an expert to the Medicines for Womens Health Expert Advisory Group (MWH EAG). The MWH is an EAG of the CHM which advises the Licensing Authority (Health Ministers) on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines for human use and to promote the collection and investigation of adverse drug reactions. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seeks independent advice from the CHM.

The MWH EAG remit covers applications for new medicines and safety issues arising with medicines which are already in clinical use for the following: contraception, assisted reproduction, obstetrics and gynaecology, menopause, osteoporosis, endocrinology (for men or women), safety of use of medicines during pregnancy. The MWH EAG is looking for experienced academic clinicians or clinicans who can provide their specialisms perspective on relevant UK clinical practice, underlying science and medicine-related matters.

Expertise

Required:

Neonatologist/Clinical geneticist

The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

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.

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

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To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: , quoting the position and reference MWH
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• The Member must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Knowledge and experience of evaluating reports of congenital anomalies for genetic or teratogenic origins.
• Recognised expertise in their field.
• Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence based comments /advice at short notice.
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to wider aspects of the work of the Medicines for Womens Health EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism.
• Be a skilled communicator.
• Possess or be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medicines regulations framework and procedures.
• Be willing to declare conflicts of interest.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG.
• Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

• Familiarity with congenital anomalies registers.
• Be willing to provide specialist input on review of Yellow Card reports of medicine use in pregnancy.