Application Support Coordinator - £31,064 p.a. + benefits
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- Administration / Corporate Support
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- ADM08E Requisition #
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- Oct 11, 2023 Post Date
Key responsibilities:
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Manage the agency database(s) and check consistency between public registers, Appian systems and other Agency systems (where relevant), to ensure appropriate information for clinical trials and clinical investigations is available.
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Down-loading from IRAS and ensuring all documentation is correct for clinical investigation applications, inputting applications on the Agency databases and supporting the Application specialists with allocation of both clinical trials and clinical investigation applications and monitoring of timelines.
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Generate performance measures for UK trial, and investigation registration and summary results posting. Work with the application specialists in presentation of Unit metrics for reports and enquiries as required.
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Liaise with information processing unit, Operations colleagues, the Health Research Authority and external experts for clinical investigation applications to ensure information is recorded and reflected accurately and processing the associated fees.
Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate will:
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Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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Confident and able to work in a pressurised, target driven environment, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
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Demonstrates strong planning and organisational skills with proven ability to effectively manage changing priorities.
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Excellent IT skills with proven ability to use and analyse data.
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Graduate with Life Science or other relevant degree, or appropriate work experience in the pharmaceutical, medical sector and/or regulatory sectors or equivalent experience.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
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Online application form, including a statement of suitability, attached as a PDF demonstrating how you meet the person specification. 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. Please ensure not to include any personal identifying information on your supporting information.
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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 statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Closing date: 25 October 2023
Interview date: W/C 13 November 2023
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.
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 firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
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