Chair - Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking to

appoint a Chair to the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products

(ABRHP).

The ABRHP advises the Licensing Authority on the safety and quality of homeopathic

medicines for human use when a certificate of registration has been granted or applied

for and the safety, quality and indication for use within the UK homeopathic tradition

for homeopathic medicines for human use when a homeopathic marketing

authorisation has been granted or applied for.

Main duties of the job

Chair of ABRHP

The Chair must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£500 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

K0015-ABRHP26-01

Job locations

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit:Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference ABRHP26-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit:Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference ABRHP26-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The Chair must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all of the following essential criteria.
• Be medically qualified and have a strong and current scientific background
• Demonstrate an impartial perspective on the use of homeopathy and have an understanding of the importance of regulation of homeopathic medicines.
• Have previous or current experience of high-level committee membership nationally or internationally
• Be a skilled communicator.
• Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; and provide formal and informal advice to the MHRA between meetings when required.
• Be prepared to relinquish all personal and non-personal interests of a financial nature in the pharmaceutical industry
• Be recognised by their peers as leaders in their field and/or be Fellows of the relevant Royal Colleges.

Desirable

• Knowledge of homeopathy would be an advantage but not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The Chair must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all of the following essential criteria.
• Be medically qualified and have a strong and current scientific background
• Demonstrate an impartial perspective on the use of homeopathy and have an understanding of the importance of regulation of homeopathic medicines.
• Have previous or current experience of high-level committee membership nationally or internationally
• Be a skilled communicator.
• Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; and provide formal and informal advice to the MHRA between meetings when required.
• Be prepared to relinquish all personal and non-personal interests of a financial nature in the pharmaceutical industry
• Be recognised by their peers as leaders in their field and/or be Fellows of the relevant Royal Colleges.

Desirable

• Knowledge of homeopathy would be an advantage but not essential.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Address

Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For full details on job description, please refer to advert attached and visit:Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products - GOV.UK

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference ABRHP26-1 in the subject field.

Please note that applications submitted to cstrecruitment@mhra.gov.uk will be considered only.

Qualifications

Essential

• The Chair must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all of the following essential criteria.
• Be medically qualified and have a strong and current scientific background
• Demonstrate an impartial perspective on the use of homeopathy and have an understanding of the importance of regulation of homeopathic medicines.
• Have previous or current experience of high-level committee membership nationally or internationally
• Be a skilled communicator.
• Be able to assimilate complex scientific information at short notice; and provide formal and informal advice to the MHRA between meetings when required.
• Be prepared to relinquish all personal and non-personal interests of a financial nature in the pharmaceutical industry
• Be recognised by their peers as leaders in their field and/or be Fellows of the relevant Royal Colleges.

Desirable

• Knowledge of homeopathy would be an advantage but not essential.