CHM Medicines for Womens Health EAG (MWH EAG) listing

NHS; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading regulatory agency in the UK is seeking an expert for the Medicines for Women’s Health Expert Advisory Group. This part-time role involves advising on the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines used clinically in women, covering various aspects from contraception to pregnancy. Candidates should have expertise as a Neonatologist or Clinical Geneticist, with a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism in their advisory capacity in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated qualities, skills and experience to meet essential criteria for appointment.
• Recognised expertise in their specialized field.
• Prepared to contribute to broader aspects of Medicines for Women’s Health EAG.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safety, quality and efficacy of medicines for clinical use in women.
• Contribute to discussions on issues beyond the specialization.
• Review reports of congenital anomalies for genetic or teratogenic origins.

Skills

Expertise in neonatology or clinical genetics

Ability to interpret complex scientific information

Skilled communicator

Knowledge of UK medicines regulations

Job description

Overview

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is seeking an expert for the Medicines for Women’s Health Expert Advisory Group (MWH EAG). The role advises on safety, quality and efficacy of medicines for clinical use in women, covering contraception, assisted reproduction, obstetrics and gynaecology, menopause, osteoporosis and pregnancy. The closing date is 30 January 2026.

Main duties of the job

Expertise required: Neonatologist/Clinical geneticist. The member must demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all essential criteria for appointment.

About us

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhances health through effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Job responsibilities

For full details on the job description, please refer to the attached advert and visit: Membership – Commission on Human Medicines – GOV.UK.

Applications must be submitted via email: [e-mail], quoting reference MWH26‑1 in the subject line.

Person Specification

• The member must demonstrate qualities, skills and experience to meet all essential criteria for appointment.
• Knowledge and experience of evaluating reports of congenital anomalies for genetic or teratogenic origins.
• Recognised expertise in their field.
• Ability to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence‑based comments/advice at short notice.
• Prepared to contribute actively to broader aspects of the Medicines for Women’s Health EAG, including issues outside their specialism.
• Skilled communicator.
• Work‑knowledge of UK medicines regulations framework and procedures.
• Willingness to declare conflicts of interest.
• Strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG.
• Commitment to values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
• Familiarity with congenital anomalies registers.
• Willingness to provide specialist input on review of Yellow Card reports of medicine use in pregnancy.

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Working patterns

Part‑time, flexible working, home or remote working.