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Recruitment for a Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor

Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor working on marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines.

We have a vacancy for a Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor.

Job Title

Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor

Grade

SSO

Salary & Pension

£46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

You will be a member of the Quality team, one of three specialist teams within the Pharmaceuticals Section, which is in turn part of the Authorisations Division.

The main role of the Quality team is to assess quality data submitted by companies in support of their application for marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines, and applications to vary these authorisations.  

The Quality team also has a significant role in the delivery of the VMD’s regulatory science strategy, development of regulatory and scientific guidelines, assessment of product defects, and supporting delivery of the VMD’s international activities, including training other veterinary medicines regulators. 

How to apply

You must make your application via Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

12 January 2026

Updates to this page

Published 18 December 2025