Chief Officer, Digital and Technologies, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Digital and Technologies, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK regulatory agency seeks a Chief Officer for Digital and Technologies to lead the transformation of its technology and data strategy. The successful candidate will manage major IT programs, shape digital health regulation, and ensure systems are user-centered. Key qualifications include extensive digital technology leadership experience and strong knowledge of cyber-security and data architecture. The role is crucial for improving patient safety and regulatory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital technology leadership, preferably within a regulated or public-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of data-driven safety surveillance, cyber-security, system architecture and digital health solutions.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience representing organisations at national and international levels.
• Demonstrated ability to translate policy objectives into pragmatic technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major IT programmes that underpin regulatory and operational capabilities.
• Design and oversee a data architecture that drives world-class safety surveillance.
• Shape national and global digital health regulation.
• Drive continuous improvement of technology, cyber-security and data governance across the Agency.

Skills

Digital technology leadership

Data-driven safety surveillance

Cyber-security

System architecture

Digital health solutions

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Chief Officer, Digital and Technologies, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the UK’s regulator for medicines and medical devices. The Chief Officer, Digital and Technologies will lead the transformation of the Agency’s technology and data strategy, ensuring secure, resilient and user‑centred systems that support safer, faster and more effective regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major IT programmes that underpin regulatory and operational capabilities.
• Design and oversee a data architecture that drives world‑class safety surveillance and supports early decision‑making.
• Shape national and global digital health regulation, including the regulation of software and AI as medical devices.
• Represent MHRA on national boards, in industry forums and with international regulators.
• Drive continuous improvement of technology, cyber‑security and data governance across the Agency.
• Partner with other Government departments, academia and industry to co‑create standards, tools and partnerships that advance patient safety.
• Provide strategic leadership, setting vision, resource priorities and performance metrics for the Digital and Technologies portfolio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital technology leadership, preferably within a regulated or public‑sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of data‑driven safety surveillance, cyber‑security, system architecture and digital health solutions.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience representing organisations at national and international levels.
• Demonstrated ability to translate policy objectives into pragmatic technology solutions.

Application Process

To apply you must submit:

• a CV outlining your career history and key achievements;
• a Statement of Suitability (max. 1,200 words) addressing the essential criteria listed above;
• a Diversity Monitoring Form (as directed during the application process); and
• the names of three referees who can speak to your professional performance.

The application deadline is 23:55 on 21 November 2025. Submit your application online; postal applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. MHRA is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible application experience.

Contact

Lawrence Tallon, Chief Executive, MHRA
Email: [e-mail] (replace with the appropriate recruitment email)

EEO Statement

MHRA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.