Location
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU

Hours
Full Time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2029. Hybrid working with a minimum of 8 days per month on site, flexible up to 12 days depending on business needs.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking a Diagnostic Regulatory Specialist to join the Innovative Devices Function within the Health Quality and Access group at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This role focuses on diagnostics and supports the development and implementation of the future regulatory framework for medical devices. The postholder will lead on discrete areas, collaborate with internal teams and senior external stakeholders both nationally and internationally, and provide expert regulatory advice to medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative sector during a period of significant transition and change, contributing directly to MHRA priorities. Key responsibilities include delivering elements of the new medical devices regulatory regime, contributing scientific, technical, and policy input to legislation and implementation, supporting Parliamentary processes, overseeing the IVD roadmap, and engaging with international regulators such as the International Medical Devices Regulators Forum (IMDRF).

The MHRA is committed to a flexible, hybrid working model to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement while enabling remote work where appropriate.

Experience
- Working knowledge of UK and/or EU Medical Devices legislation.
- Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders in policy development and delivery.
- Experience of policy development in a regulatory environment, including drafting policy and guidance documents.

About you
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to see the big picture and work effectively within a complex regulatory environment.
- Motivated to contribute to public health through regulatory excellence.

Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, engineering, or medical discipline such as physics, chemistry, engineering, life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or medicine.
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in place of a degree.