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Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee – vacancy for an
epidemiologist/biostatistician
Medsafe is seeking applications for one
epidemiologist/biostatistician for the Medicines
Adverse Reactions Committee (MARC), an independent expert advisory committee to the
Minister of Health.
The MARC provides advice on potential adverse reactions to medicines. This is an important
part of the regulatory framework for safeguarding public health in New Zealand.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
Being a member of a technical advisory committee is rewarding and chal enging. You wil be
committed to improving the health of New Zealanders through contribution to:
• improving medicines safety
• pharmacovigilance
• the regulation of medicines
• balancing the benefits and risks of harm of medicines
The MARC meets four times a year in person in Wellington. Depending on the agenda,
meetings may run for up to 7 hours, and require between 3 and 10 hours of preparation.
Reading materials are prepared by Medsafe and provided to the MARC before each meeting.
Members are reimbursed for their time and travel expenses.
The Director-General of Health appoints members to the Committee for a three-year term.
This term can be renewed once, for a further three years.
Kōrero mōu | About you
The successful applicant for this role wil have:
• publications in the field of clinical epidemiology/biostatistics
• an interest in pharmacoepidemiology and medical statistics
• skill in appraising and communicating statistical information.
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It would also be beneficial if you have experience in the health sector or board/committee
governance.
The New Zealand Government recognises that diversity enables our committees to be high-
performing and is committed to delivering greater diversity to statutory boards and ensuring
they represent the diversity in New Zealand’s population, including gender, ethnicity,
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disability, age and geographic location. We encourage people from al backgrounds to apply,
especial y those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, Pacific peoples and
people with disabilities. Applicants should also have an understanding of and be committed
to meeting the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are
See the MARC Committees page for more information, including the Terms of Reference and
the Committee process.
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If you want further information or clarification, please email [email address] or call
Medsafe on (04) 819 6800 and ask to speak to the MARC Secretariat.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applications close 30 October 2024.
To apply, please complete the application form provided below and email this together with
your current curriculum vitae (CV) to: [email address]
Application Form (Word document, 83.7 KB, 8 pages)
Medsafe wil consider the applications and make recommendations to the Director-General
of Health, who decides on the appointment of Committee members. Fol owing the Director-
General’s decision, Medsafe wil notify applicants of the outcome. This process may take up
to 12 weeks after applications close.
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