We are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Officer to join our Market Analysis, Manufacturing & Logistics (MML) Function within the Scientific Research and Innovation Group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. This role is primarily based at our South Mimms site with occasional remote working a possibility, dependent upon the nature of the role. Not all roles will be suitable for remote working. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
The Scientific Research and Innovation Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique regulatory proposition for patients and users via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into 6 sub-Groups, Innovation Accelerator, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Research and Development, Standards Lifecycle, Control Testing and Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.
Job description
The successful candidate will be the point of contact for one or more scientific areas, responsible for providing business input to bring complex biological life science opportunities to fruition, in line with One Agency objectives, strategies and policies. You will provide business support to enable the delivery of the Agency’s biological reference materials programmes – understanding the market position of products, assess opportunities and risks and convert those opportunities into orders supported by a legal agreement. You will analyse and report on sales, market and other data to provide insight into end user habits of mature products and to establish the market potential of innovative materials in the pre-development stage of the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a degree in a life sciences or related subject or equivalent knowledge. You will understand the biological Life Sciences sector gained from experience of working in a customer-facing business, marketing and/or knowledge/technology transfer role or similar. You will have experience of applying business acumen to maximise complex biological life science business opportunities in the life sciences sector. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate complex bioscience and business concepts clearly to internal and external audiences.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits aimed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional development including:
A working environment that supports flexible working options
25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with service
Season ticket loans
Subsidised gym membership
Commitment to professional development
Access to shopping discounts through the ‘Mylifestyle’ employee benefits portal
Access to learning and development tailored to your role
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A civil service pension
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
The Civil Service uses a recruitment framework called Success Profiles. To find out more please click: www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name :The Resourcing Team
- Email :careers@mhra.gov.uk
Recruitment team :
- Email :Careers@mhra.gov.uk
Further information
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ