Higher Scientific Officer
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- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Temporary
- £38,700 per annum
Job Description:
Higher Scientific Officer – Regulatory Supply Team (Temporary Assignment)
Location: Addlestone
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday (37 hours), hybrid with on-site requirement
Start: Immediate
Length: Until June 2026 (with potential to extend)
Pay: £38,700 to £43,000 per annum, pro rata (including holiday pay)
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Higher Scientific Officer to join a specialised Regulatory Supply Team within a government environment supporting national access to key medicinal products.
This team sits at the heart of how medicines are assessed, monitored, and made available in the UK. You will work closely with scientific colleagues and external stakeholders in a target-driven setting where precision and quality are essential.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to core regulatory and scientific activities, including:
Preparing scientific summaries of assessment reports for publication in line with quality standards.
Reviewing variation applications relating to medicinal products, including evaluation of supporting documentation.
Assessing requests to import products that are not currently authorised in the UK.
Evaluating defect notifications to determine any potential impact on product availability.
Supporting process improvement initiatives within the wider organisation.
Managing your own workload to meet defined performance targets.
Taking an active role in team discussions and ongoing quality assurance activity.
Skills & Experience Required
We are seeking someone who brings:
A relevant scientific degree (e.g., Biology, Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent experience.
Strong ability to interpret and summarise complex scientific information for different audiences.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Confidence producing accurate, evidence-based written work.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with at least three days of the working week required on-site (potentially more during initial training).
Immediate Availability Required
We are looking for candidates who can start immediately and commit to the full duration of the assignment through to June 2026.
Location: Addlestone
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday (37 hours), hybrid with on-site requirement
Start: Immediate
Length: Until June 2026 (with potential to extend)
Pay: £38,700 to £43,000 per annum, pro rata (including holiday pay)
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Higher Scientific Officer to join a specialised Regulatory Supply Team within a government environment supporting national access to key medicinal products.
This team sits at the heart of how medicines are assessed, monitored, and made available in the UK. You will work closely with scientific colleagues and external stakeholders in a target-driven setting where precision and quality are essential.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to core regulatory and scientific activities, including:
Preparing scientific summaries of assessment reports for publication in line with quality standards.
Reviewing variation applications relating to medicinal products, including evaluation of supporting documentation.
Assessing requests to import products that are not currently authorised in the UK.
Evaluating defect notifications to determine any potential impact on product availability.
Supporting process improvement initiatives within the wider organisation.
Managing your own workload to meet defined performance targets.
Taking an active role in team discussions and ongoing quality assurance activity.
Skills & Experience Required
We are seeking someone who brings:
A relevant scientific degree (e.g., Biology, Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent experience.
Strong ability to interpret and summarise complex scientific information for different audiences.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Confidence producing accurate, evidence-based written work.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with at least three days of the working week required on-site (potentially more during initial training).
Immediate Availability Required
We are looking for candidates who can start immediately and commit to the full duration of the assignment through to June 2026.
Job number 3199648
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Company Details:
Amber Employment Services
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Admin, Secretarial
Amber Employment Services are an independent recruitment agency based in Ripley, specialising in the delivery of a personalised employment service acr...