Undergraduate regulatory affairs placements
Regulatory affairs is the crucial link between us, our products and external regulatory authorities such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK.
The department plays a key role in maintaining the safety of our products and their ability to have the desired effect. It also ensures that they are developed, licensed, manufactured, distributed and marketed in compliance with the relevant local legislation in order to help our customers and patients do more, feel better and live longer.
What will the programme be like?
You’ll play a key role in managing many of our trusted global brands such as Panadol, NiQuitin, Sensodyne, Aquafresh and Beechams. The role will give you great responsibility and involvement in a wide range of projects relating to marketed and development products.
Key responsibilities include:
- progressing the regulatory status of our products in such a manner as not to interfere with the marketing and development activities of the business
- preparing accurate, high-quality submissions and ensuring all files and databases are effectively managed
- maintaining relationships with external regulatory authorities/bodies to ensure the smooth and timely assessment of all applications
- providing advice to marketing and supply chain on the regulatory implications of technical changes
- responding to queries/complaints raised by consumers and healthcare professionals, and documenting reported adverse events
What will I learn?
Through your day-to-day role and interactions with key stakeholders, the placement will give you the opportunity to apply the skills you already have and develop ones you don’t. Core skills include communication, team-working, organisation and problem solving.
Do I have the skills?
Regulatory affairs placements exist for students who are currently taking a degree in pharmacy, chemistry or life sciences and are on track for a 2:1 or above. You must also be on a sandwich degree course and be taking the industrial placement as a recognised sandwich year of your course.
Strongly customer-focused, you should be able to prioritise your workload and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Most importantly, you’ll be a team player who can work with people across functions and disciplines.
When can I start?
Recruitment takes place annually with applications open online in September every year with placements starting any time between June and September the following year.
How can I apply?
Applications for all roles are now closed. Details of the 2014 programmes will be posted in September 2013.
