IDWG's In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health regulatory agency in the UK is seeking a Chair for the In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in patient safety and regulatory science, alongside proven leadership skills in diverse advisory contexts. This role offers flexible, part-time working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Home or remote working available

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior role related to patient safety decisions.
• Chairing advisory committees with diverse members.
• Ability to provide evidence-based advice on complex scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Expert Advisory Group and chair meetings.
• Drive collaborative discussions and ensure balanced contributions.
• Consider evidence for benefit-risk assessments.

Skills

Patient safety expertise

Benefit-risk assessment

Strong communication skills

Experience in UK medical device regulatory framework

Leadership in advisory committees

Job description

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

IDWG's In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group (IVD EAG)

The closing date is 07 November 2025

Appointment

We are looking to appoint a Chair for the In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group (IVD EAG), a subgroup of the Interim Devices Working Group (IDWG). The role requires a senior expert with experience in patient safety and regulatory science.

Application Instructions

Send a complete application (application form, CV, completed declaration of interests and monitoring forms) directly to [e-mail]. Only applications received via this mailbox will be considered. The NHS “Apply” button is informational only.

Main duties of the job

As Chair you will:

• Lead the EAG, participate in drafting the agenda, chair the meetings (four per year) and support the group to reach consensus.
• Drive collaborative discussions, ensuring balanced contribution from all members.
• Consider the evidence presented by MHRA, taking full account of benefit‑risk assessment to generate effective actions.
• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are considered in all discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage potential conflicts of interest.
• Read relevant papers before meetings and comment on documents between meetings by email.
• Uphold the public service values of self‑lessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

About the Agency

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Person Specification

Experience

• Senior role with responsibility for decisions related to patient safety.
• Experience applying benefit‑risk assessment methodologies.
• Chairing advisory committees with diverse membership at national or regional level.
• Strong communication skills; ability to interpret complex scientific information and provide evidence‑based advice.
• Experience in the UK medical device regulatory framework.
• Ability to declare conflicts of interest and adhere to the Code of Practice.
• Committed to public service values.
• Recognised as a leader by peers and active member of a professional society or equivalent.

Additional Information

Part‑time, flexible working, home or remote working options available.