Independent Members of the Appeal Board – Vacancies

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. 

About the Appeal Board

The Appeal Board is made up of other registered professionals and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and is chaired by an independent legally qualified Chair. As a member of the Appeal Board, your role is to adjudicate on any appeals resulting from decisions made on cases by the Panel at the PMCPA. This will involve reviewing and listening to evidence, asking questions and working with other Appeal Board members to reach a decision. You will also consider all completed cases by the Panel to ensure no further action is required. These cases relate to complaints raised about pharmaceutical companies.

The Appeal Board also acts in a supervisory role in relation to the operation of the complaints procedure at the PMCPA. This means you will be updated on PMCPA operations and consulted on changes to process and procedure. 

This role is ideal for anyone who has experience of making sound evidence based decisions and working collaboratively on a panel or board. Alternatively, it’s a good opportunity for someone who wants to expand their knowledge of the life sciences sector, and build on their decision making skills.

The role will be paid an annual retainer (£2,500) and an attendance fee for each meeting attended (£650). The role will also be reimbursed for their reasonable travel and subsistence costs etc. The commitment will be for 11-12 meetings a year in central London so is great for anyone looking to work flexibly. If you are interested and want further details then please read further.

The Appeal Board

Further information about membership can be found here

Declarations for Appeals Board members guidance found here 

Current Appeal Board members can be found here 

We are seeking to appoint:

1. An independent registered senior nurse practitioner (minimum Band 7 or equivalent) appointed following a check of the individual’s credentials and history as held on the Nursing and Midwifery Council website.

2. An independent registered medical practitioner appointed following a check of the individual’s credentials and history as held on the General Medical Council website

The appointments will be made by the ABPI Board in consultation with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Meetings of the Appeal Board are held approximately every 4 - 5 weeks and are usually held in central London. Members are expected to make every effort to attend the meetings, read and consider the papers in detail beforehand (provided electronically) and contribute to meetings. They receive an annual honorarium plus a meeting attendance fee and associated expenses (as noted above). Additional time will be required for training (which will be paid).

TO APPLY

Please complete the Application form available to download here 

The completed application form along with your CV should be now be submitted to Alex Fell, Chief Executive, PMCPA (afell@pmcpa.org.uk) to arrive by 30 November 2025 and it is anticipated that the appointments will commence in January 2026.

Any questions should be via email to Alex Fell, PMCPA Chief Executive.

Interviews will be held in December 2025