Senior Policy Partner - Innovation
Senior Policy Partner - Innovation
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Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Policy Partner to join our Innovation AcceleratorFunction within the Science Research & Innovation group.
This is a full-time opportunity on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.We are open to requests for part-time job shares and flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.
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.
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.
The Science Research and Innovation Group delivers public health impact world-leading research innovation and a unique proposition via its Science Strategy. It is divided into 6 sub-Groups Innovation Accelerator Clinical Investigations and Trials Research and Development Standards Lifecycle Control Testing and Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.
The Innovation Accelerator helps provide innovators access to MHRA scientific expertise and regulatory guidance helping developers of innovative products (medicines medical devices (including software) and blood components for transfusion) connect more dynamically with an enhanced advice and signposting service. It brings together the MHRA Innovation Office the Regulatory Advice Service for Regenerative Medicines (RASRM) Regulatory Science and horizon scanning. It also leads for MHRA on the delivery of the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP).
Whats the role
The role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation in the UK. This role will focus on leading on the delivery of the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) which aims to accelerate the time to market facilitating patient access to transformative medicines. This will involve working across multiple organisations to ensure the successful delivery of the ILAP and ensure it can continue to develop to meet the needs of the whole sector.
Keyresponsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) and its integration with the next iteration of IDAP to create an Innovation Gateway. This will include providing oversight of the governance overseeing delivery of project and programme milestones setting future policy direction policy through ongoing evaluation to identify opportunities to deliver improvements.
- Lead on driving forward the development of cross-cutting strategy policy and guidance working with MHRA technical experts contributing to MHRAs wider innovation strategy by informing decisions on the case for change through use of evidence providing advice and briefings to senior leaders on a variety of policy and strategy matters relating to the regulation of innovative healthcare products ensuring these are aligned with Government and MHRA strategic priorities. This will include playing a key role in developing and implementing policy changes.
Take a leading role in the evolution of the Innovation Accelerator as the team objective expand balancing its reactive and proactive work and ensuring the team continues to be highly regarded motivated and supported.
Establish strong relationships with a network of both internal and external stakeholders such as DHSC Sponsor and policy teams other Government departments industry trade associations and other regulators - bringing different perspectives together to understand policy and technical challenges creating a shared sense of purpose to maximize the impact of our work for the benefit of patients and the public. Confidently leading representational work with senior stakeholders which may include representing the MHRA at external meetings conferences and events.
Monitor the broader policy landscape relating to innovative product and regulatory environment in order to providing advice and insight to steer prioritise and maximise the impact of the MHRAs activities. This will include preparing and presenting high-quality briefing and policy documents communicating complex issues into clear and concise policy recommendations to advise Ministers and senior officials and support key decision making.
Who are we looking for
Oursuccessful candidatewill have:
Experience of strategic thinking skills with the ability to align delivery with broader system objectives and policy context
Demonstrated ability to build influence and trust with senior internal and external stakeholders
Effective leadership skills being visible empowering others building resilience and leading improvements with the ability to motivate high performing teams to success adapting your leadership style where appropriate and delivering through others
The ability to see the big picture developing and maintaining an understanding of economic social political environmental and technological developments to ensure activity is relevant
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidatesfind out more here.
Online application form including questions based on theBehaviour Experience and Technical Success Profiles.Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Presentation to be prepared as part of your interview with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
Interview which can include questions based on theBehaviour Experience Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of Experience of strategic thinking skills with the ability to align delivery with broader system objectives and policy context.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessaryskills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.
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:17 July 2025
Shortlisting date: 18 July 2025
Interview date: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
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London
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
