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Vacancies: Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) — Manager and Coordinator roles
3rd January 2025
Two new job roles within NHS Research Scotland Central Management Team will support the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) in Scotland
The 2024 Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) is a five-year initiative agreed between the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and the UK Government Department for Health and Social Care to support expansion and enhancement of the UK capacity to deliver pharmaceutical commercial clinical trials.
Delivery in Scotland is through a network of Commercial Research Delivery Centres, building on the existing clinical research delivery infrastructure.
The Central Management Team (CMT) provides support to the wider NHS Research Scotland collaboration by providing a range of services, including liaison and support for companies seeking to place trials within NHS Scotland. The posts are available from 1 Mar 2025 for a period of one year in the first instance, with the possibility of extension. Secondment applications will be considered.
NRS VPAG Network Manager
The post holder acts as the national point of contact for the Scottish VPAG collaboration and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the clinical trials element of VPAG in Scotland. This includes pan-Scotland support for VPAG funded infrastructure in NRS, developing and maintaining effective links with the VPAG initiative across the UK, and ensuring the delivery of associated administrative activities as part of NRS CMT. A key aspect of the role is to drive recruitment across Scotland to commercial studies.
The post will supervise and provide line management for the NRS VPAG Network Coordinator. This post reports to the NRS CMT Deputy Manager, working to objectives agreed through the VPAG R&D Directors Group. The role may require travel across Scotland and the UK.
- Hours of work: Full time
- Salary Info: NHS Band 8a point 1 equivalent
- Read the full job description and apply
NRS VPAG Network Coordinator
Working with the VPAG Network Manager and as part of the CMT Industry Team, the post holder provides support for the Scottish VPAG collaboration and assists in coordination of the delivery of VPAG in Scotland. This includes pan-Scotland support for VPAG funded infrastructure in NRS, developing and maintaining effective links with the VPAG initiative across the UK, and ensuring the delivery of associated administrative activities as part of NRS CMT.
This post reports to the NRS VPAG Network Manager and works closely with the existing CMT Commercial Manager and NRS Central Feasibility Manager. The role may require travel across Scotland and the UK.
- Hours of work: Full time
- Salary Info: NHS Band 6 point 1 equivalent
- Read the full job description and apply
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Deadline for applications is Friday 24 January 2025. To apply please send a copy of your CV along with covering letter to Lyndsey Wilson, lyndsey.wilson@innoscot.com.
Only applicants being invited to interview will be contacted.
Read further details on NRS and the VPAG initiative visit on the VPAG page.
