Cardiovascular Medicines Commissioner – UK Health Regulators

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health body in the UK seeks a new Commissioner for the Commission on Human Medicines, focusing on Cardiovascular Medicine. The role requires skilled communication, the ability to assimilate complex scientific information, and a commitment to patient engagement. The Commissioner will provide advice to Ministers and assist in regulatory procedures. Candidates must be recognized by peers or Fellows of relevant Royal Colleges. Applications must be submitted through the official website by January 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Be recognised by their peers and/or be a Fellow of the relevant Royal College in the area of Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Be a skilled communicator, able to operate effectively on a national expert scientific committee.
• Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice.
• Have an understanding of the importance of patient engagement and incorporate patients' lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Possess or develop knowledge of UK medicines regulatory procedures.
• Assist in providing advice to Ministers based on individual expertise.

Skills

Skilled communicator

Ability to assimilate complex scientific information

Understanding of patient engagement

Education

Fellow of the relevant Royal College in Cardiovascular Medicine

Job description

A government health body in the UK seeks a new Commissioner for the Commission on Human Medicines, focusing on Cardiovascular Medicine. The role requires skilled communication, the ability to assimilate complex scientific information, and a commitment to patient engagement. The Commissioner will provide advice to Ministers and assist in regulatory procedures. Candidates must be recognized by peers or Fellows of relevant Royal Colleges. Applications must be submitted through the official website by January 14, 2026.