Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health regulatory body is seeking a Chief Medical and Scientific Officer to promote the value of regulation and support the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate is a Doctor of Medicine with leadership experience and a passion for improving global health. This critical role involves leading scientific initiatives and representing the agency to external communities, making a positive impact on healthcare regulation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a medical or scientific role.
• Experience in leadership and driving change.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science and Innovation group.
• Promote effective regulation in the life sciences industry.
• Represent the MHRA to external medical and scientific communities.

Skills

Leadership

Scientific knowledge

Communication skills

Regulatory experience

Innovative thinking

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

Protecting Health, Improving Lives

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s sovereign regulator for medicines, including biological medicines, medical devices, and blood products. We are an executive agency responsible to the Department of Health and Social Care, working to improve and protect the health of millions of people every day by making sure healthcare products in the UK meet the highest standards and are safe to use.

With a new Chief Executive and Chair in place, we are focusing on a progressive and ambitious agenda. Our vision is to be a vital part of the UK health system and global health architecture demonstrating our excellence, embracing innovation and supporting growth to keep patients and the public safe. We are committed to playing our part in delivering healthcare regulation and influencing healthcare policy not just in the UK but around the world.

We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Medical and Scientific Officer who will represent the MHRA to medical and scientific communities externally. The successful candidate will be a prominent voice for the MHRA, working to promote the value of effective regulation and support the growth of the life sciences industry in the UK. As a Doctor of Medicine by background, the postholder will drive scientific excellence, lead our Science and Innovation group and shape the future of regulation through our science strategy. This role is critical to our organisation and is essential to the future of health and life sciences in the UK. We are seeking a dynamic, inclusive, and visionary leader who shares our ambition to make a tangible, positive difference to people’s lives on a global scale.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the Apply buttonto review the candidate brief or contact Carmel Gibbons or Chris Hamilton for a confidential discussion via [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 27 August 2025.