Deputy Head of the Supply Team

CAI-GA BOARD OF DIRECTORS; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental veterinary agency in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of the Supply Team to oversee the assessment of veterinary medicines. This role includes leading a team, managing supply issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant scientific degree and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £46,060 with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 28.97%

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field e.g. veterinary, animal health, life sciences.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine authorisation procedures and associated legislation.
• Strong leadership skills and line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assessment of product literature and management of supply issue notifications.
• Line manage four team members to ensure delivery of application work in accordance with standards.
• Contribute to the timely authorisation of applications for veterinary medicinal products.

Skills

Knowledge of veterinary medicine authorisation procedures

Strong leadership skills

Experience in collaborative work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: £46,060 per annum + 25 days Annual Leave + Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3LS
• Reference number: 417051

Role Overview

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the UK.

We have a vacancy for a Deputy Head of the Supply Team.

This exciting and interesting job puts you at the heart of the VMD's Supply Team within the Regulatory Affairs section of the Authorisations division.

Responsibilities

As Deputy Head of the Supply Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the assessment of product literature, the production of public assessment reports, assessment of applications submitted under the Special Import Scheme and management of supply issue notifications. You will line manage four team members to ensure continued delivery of application work in accordance with VMD's Published Standards and internal targets.

The Supply Team is one of two teams within the Regulatory Affairs Section, which sits within the Authorisations Division. You will therefore contribute to the timely authorisation of applications for veterinary medicinal products and provide a pivotal point of liaison between both VMD assessment teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field e.g. veterinary, animal health, life sciences.

Experience

• Knowledge of, or an ability to get up to speed rapidly, with veterinary medicine authorisation procedures and the associated legislation (Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, as amended)
• Strong leadership skills and line management experience
• Experience of working collaboratively, building strong supportive relationships with stakeholders
• Experience of drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and processes

Are Looking For Someone That

• Can present complex information confidently and with clarity in an engaging manner to large and diverse groups of people
• Is proactive, energetic and feels comfortable making evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Has an ability to prioritise workload to meet tight and conflicting deadlines, and support own team to deliver agreed objectives
• Is a competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and has an ability to get rapidly up to speed with VMD in-house databases

How To Apply

We are excited to hear from you! To apply for this position, please submit your application through the Civil Service Jobs website via the apply button below.

The closing date for applications is 17 November 2025.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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