WORKING FOR US

About the PMCPA

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) plays an important role in shaping the standards which society, UK Government (via the MHRA), Life Sciences stakeholders and healthcare customers expect of the industry and therefore the role helps to maintain the reputation of the pharmaceutical industry.

The PMCPA is the self-regulatory body for the pharmaceutical industry in the UK. We provide confidence to patients and the public who rely on medicines and vaccines by embedding high ethical standards and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for compliance

The PMCPA has a significant role in the UK as administrator of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry as well as being a key contributor to industry code development at a European and International level via EFPIA and IFPMA.  Working independently of the ABPI: it is responsible for the complaints procedure, the provision of informal advice and guidance, as well as training on the Code (as set out in the PMCPA Constitution and Procedure).  The PMCPA reports to the Code of Practice Appeal Board in relation to the operation of the complaints procedure and to the President of the ABPI for administrative purposes. 

For more information, please follow the link: https://www.pmcpa.org.uk/

The Opportunity

The manager will be a member of the PMCPA’s Code of Practice Panel with the official title of ‘Manager’. The core focus of the role will be to adjudicate upon complaints made under the Code.

Broader responsibilities of the role will include delivering training on the Code and its operation, taking part in company audits, contributing to projects and initiatives and providing informal guidance on the Code.

Responsibilities and duties

Managers within the PMCPA contribute to delivery of the strategic objectives of the PMCPA:

• Member of the Code of Practice Panel
• Assessing and adjudicating upon complaints made under the Code
• Drafting Code of Practice Panel Rulings and associated correspondence
• Preparing Case Reports and Case Summaries for publication
• Participating in audits of pharmaceutical companies
• Responding to enquiries about the Code and its operation
• Providing training on the Code and its operation
• Collaborating in the development of guidance and policy in relation to pharmaceutical industry activities covered by the Code
• Providing support to the Code of Practice Appeal Board as required

Key Requirements

• A degree in biological science, pharmacy or medical strongly preferred
• Other professional backgrounds e.g. law, audit, will be considered
• Substantial practical experience working with the Code
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry, a similar regulated environment or in a legal role
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Strong team player
• Intellectual rigour and ability to critically appraise large volumes of information
• Strong IT and presentation skills.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

Person specification

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• A broad interest in the pharmaceutical industry’s reputation and maintaining high standards
• Independent minded and with the courage of their convictions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex matters simply
• Well organised, able to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative
• A development mindset – aware of their strengths and areas for development
• Good eye for detail
• Confident in the use of IT and willing to learn new skills
• Team player who will contribute to all activities
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable, friendly and polite, with a ‘can do’ attitude

The PMCPA is committed to equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered for a role within our business, and we will welcome applications from all candidates regardless of background.

We encourage a flexible approach to working and operate a hybrid working policy with two days a week in our London office.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and Covering Letter to hradmin@apodi.co.uk. 

Applications must now be received by close of business on 31 January. Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates during February; first stage being a Teams Meeting with the Hiring Manager followed by a final, in-person meeting with the PMCPA Chief Executive and other team members at our London offices.

For further details or queries, please email: hradmin@apodi.co.uk or call our HR team on 01628 500892