Senior Product Manager
Senior Product Manager
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for one Senior Product Manager in our Digital and Technology Group.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible hybrid way of working with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role this can flex up to 12 days a month with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Flexible working is potentially available. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.
Who are we
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices underpinned by science and research.
We are transforming to create a progressive responsive and sovereign regulator of medical products that is a fundamental requirement to achieve the innovation set out in the UK Life Sciences Vision.
The Digital and Technology Group lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services. Its centre of excellence is also responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives both to transform the Agencys legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions designed around our customers needs.
Within Digital and Technology Group the Digital and Service Design Group (D&SDG) provides a number of services through its practice-based model including user-research service design business analysis change management and product management. D&SDG owns the customer experience for the division and is currently building its in-house capabilities around Digital Product Management and User Centred Design.
Whats the role
This is a high-profile role working directly with the business to understand their needs and help assess these and align them to the agencys overall strategic priorities and our agreed Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) approach.
Working alongside colleagues across the division the post holders will play a fundamental role in the iterative design and continuous improvement of digital products and services at MHRA.
The post holders will be required to develop and maintain a strong understanding of the changing needs and demands on our users acting as the voice of the user and will also be instrumental in familiarising all stakeholders with a new delivery approach in the agency being more agile and product-focussed.
The post holders will be in a highly visible customer-facing role liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including Service Owners in the business and senior stakeholders.
Who are we looking for
The successful candidates will be experienced Product Managers familiar with working in agile environments. You will know how to coach and lead teams of varying levels of maturity in agile practices and be able to determine the right approach.
You will have a track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and be able to orchestrate multiple stakeholders including vendors to come together to deliver the right services based on user needs.
You will be able to bring a product focus whilst contributing to a high performing customer-focused team and quickly build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation and will have a track record delivering value to customers in a fast-paced and demanding environment managing competing priorities and aligned to strategic priorities.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity please read ourJob Description and Person Specification.
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The selection process:
Application please answer all the application questions thoroughly ensuring you refer to the job descriptions and requirements in the person specification section.Our applications are CV blind and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Interview aligned to the Person Specification criteria marked I (Interview) in the Job Description.
Presentation aligned to the Person Specification criteria marked P (Presentation) in the Job Description. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted to interview.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of Extensive experience of working effectively as a product manager in a multi-disciplinary digital team (including vendors) working across boundaries and delegating where appropriate coming together to deliver the right service based on what users need and adding value through strategic thinking.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process please contact as soon as possible.
Closing date:16 July 2025
Shortlisting date: 18 July 2025
Interview date:28 29 July 2025
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questionsplease contact
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality information on whether you are able to apply is availablehere.
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must completebasic personnel security standard checks.
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations and in some circumstances routine health surveillance. These roles include:
Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
Maintenance roles particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibilityhere.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries please contact.
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointmenton the basis ofmerit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami Head of Talent Acquisition .
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:
Civil Service Commission
Room G/8
1Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
