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Recruitment for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team

Senior Scientific Officers, working on the authorisation in the UK of biological/immunological veterinary products.

We have vacancies for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team.

 Job Title 

Senior Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team

Grade

SSO

Salary & Pension

£46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

These exciting and interesting roles put you at the heart of the important work of the VMD’s Biologicals Section and the authorisation in the UK of biological/immunological veterinary products, including vaccines and novel therapy veterinary medicinal products.

Your primary role will be to assess the quality, safety and efficacy data submitted by pharmaceutical companies in support of their applications of marketing authorisations for biological/immunological veterinary medicinal products. These applications will include complex variations to existing marketing authorisations and sections of applications for new marketing authorisations. You will also support other scientists and veterinarians in the assessment of more complex applications.

How to apply

You must make your application via where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

14th September 2026

Updates to this page

Published 17 August 2026