IDWG's In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national regulatory authority is looking for a part-time Chair for its In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group. The role involves leading a diverse team to provide expert advice on medical device regulations. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of medical devices, and the ability to interpret complex scientific information. Flexible working arrangements are offered, and the position is vital for ensuring patient safety and effective regulation in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to influence policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading advisory committees.
• Strong interest and knowledge in medical devices.
• Proven ability to interpret complex scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expert advisory group and chair meetings.
• Ensure diverse contributions from all members.
• Assess and mitigate risks based on evidence.

Skills

Leadership in diverse teams

Evidence analysis

Medical device knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Job description

IDWG's In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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The Interim Devices Working Group (IDWG) is looking to appoint a Chair to the In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group (IVD EAG).

The IVD EAG is a subgroup of the IDWG that provides independent expert advice to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the development, implementation, and evaluation of IVD devices. The group's objective is to ensure that IVD regulations, guidance and regulatory practices support innovation, maintain high standards of safety and efficacy, and align within international and domestic leading practices.

IVD EAG is formed of experts in the field of in vitro diagnostics, including scientists, engineers, clinicians, pathologists, and diagnostics regulatory specialists. Representatives from relevant government departments and agencies, e.g. NICE, Devolved Administrations, NIHR, UK HSA, etc., along with non‑industry stakeholders such as representatives from academia and learned organisations (e.g. the Royal Colleges and Biomedical faculties) and patient or patient group representatives ensure patient perspectives are considered.

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 EAG to reach consensus when decisions are required.
• Have a flexible attitude, ability and enthusiasm to lead the team members; help the EAG work collaboratively, ensuring a balanced contribution from all members.
• Take full account of the evidence in making decisions and consider the analysis and interpretation of the evidence prepared by MHRA.
• Establish trust and mutual respect among members and give opportunities for all members to contribute to discussions and activities.
• Ensure all members consider equality, diversity and inclusion in all discussions.
• Assess benefit and risk in relation to evidence presented to generate effective actions to mitigate risk.
• Read papers in advance of meetings and occasionally comment on documents between meetings by email.
• Keep the work of the EAG confidential and manage potential conflicts of interest.
• Be committed to the public service values of self‑lessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For full details, please refer to the attached advert or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/interim-devices-working-group#current-vacancies.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all essential criteria for appointment.
• Senior role experience with responsibility for patient safety decisions.
• Experience applying benefit and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong interest and knowledge in medical devices.
• Experience chairing advisory committees with diverse membership at national or regional level.
• Practitioner providing specialized perspective on UK practice and medical device matters.
• Represent wider IVD views and feedback EAG work to members.
• Effective operation on expert scientific committees.
• Assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence‑based advice at short notice.
• Contribute actively to work of the EAG, including on issues outside own specialism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify solutions to difficult problems with an objective, independent, impartial approach.
• Flexible attitude and enthusiasm to lead.
• Develop working knowledge of UK medical device regulatory framework and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding EAG work.
• Declare conflicts of interest and adhere to the Code of Practice.
• Committed to values: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
• Recognised by peers as a leader in field; e.g., Royal College or nationally recognised associations.
• Active member of a Royal College, professional society, relevant faculty or equivalent.
• Desirable: wider networking ability.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Part‑time, flexible working, home or remote working