The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking a permanent higher scientific officer for its supply team.
An executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the VMD promotes animal health and welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines.
The deadline for applications for the position of higher scientific officer is September 27, 2023, and applications must be made via the UK government website.
The VMD said the role is an “exciting and interesting job” in the realm of authorisation and availability of veterinary medicines.
“You will be part of a team with diverse activities in a target driven environment where quality of service is essential,” it said.
A salary of £33,827 with Pension Scheme comes with the role of higher scientific officer.
Commenting on the role, the VMD said: “You will be part of the VMD’s supply team within the VMD’s authorisation division.
“The authorisations division is responsible for authorising veterinary medicines, including the assessment of data on the quality, safety, and efficacy of such medicines.
“You will be responsible for providing scientific input into several tasks that are subject to published standards (targets).”
The VMD said the chosen candidature will be the primary contact for providing procedural advice to stakeholders – both internal and external – which will require them to have in-depth knowledge of various guidelines, procedures and processes including “the underlying legislation that underpins it all”.
