IDWG\'s In Vitro Diagnostics Expert Advisory Group in London

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 with 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. Non-industry stakeholders, including representatives from academia and learned organisations such as the Royal Colleges and Biomedical faculties and patient or patient group representatives, ensure patient perspectives are considered.

Main duties of the job

• Lead this EAG, participate in the drafting of the Agenda, chair the meetings (4 meetings a year) and where decisions are required support the EAG to reach a consensus.
• Have a flexible attitude, ability and enthusiasm to lead the team members. Help the EAG to work collaboratively, ensuring a balanced contribution from all EAG members.
• Take full account of the evidence in making decisions and consider the analysis and interpretation of the evidence prepared by MHRA. The Chair must therefore establish trust and mutual respect among members of the EAG and give opportunities for all members to contribute to its discussions and activities.
• Ensure all EAG members consider equality, diversity and inclusion in all of the discussions.
• Be experienced in assessing benefit and risk in relation to evidence presented in order to contribute expertise to generate effective actions to mitigate risk.
• Read papers in advance of meetings.
• Occasionally comment on documents in between meetings by email.
• Keep the work of the EAG confidential.
• Ensure effective and appropriate management of potential conflicts of interest of their members.
• Be committed to the public service values of selflessness, 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 on job description, please refer to advert attached in this vacancy or visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/interim-devices-working-group#current-vacancies

To make an application please email your application form, CV, completed monitoring form and declaration of interest form to: CSTRecruitment@mhra.gov.uk, quoting the position and reference IVDEAG25-1a in the subject field.

Person Specification

Experience

• The Chair must be able to demonstrate the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• Experience in a senior role with responsibility for making decisions related to patient safety.
• Experience of the application of methodologies for the assessment of benefit and risk.
• Be experienced at assessing benefit and risk relating to patient safety and substantial and proven interest in medical devices.
• Highly experienced at assessing benefit and risk at a population level e.g. public health with a substantial interest in medical devices.
• Experience of chairing advisory committees, with diverse membership, at a national or regional level.
• Be an experienced practitioner who can provide their specialisms perspective on relevant UK practice and medical device-related matters.
• Have the ability to represent the views of the wider IVD and to feedback the work of EAG to its members.
• Ability to operate effectively on an expert scientific committee.
• Be able to assimilate and interpret complex scientific information and formulate evidence-based comments/advice at short notice.
• Be able and prepared to contribute actively to the work of the EAG, including on issues outside of own specialism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify solutions to difficult problems, with an objective, independent and impartial approach.
• Flexible attitude, ability, and enthusiasm to work as a leader.
• Be willing to develop a working knowledge and understanding of UK medical device regulatory framework and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the work of the EAG.
• Be able to declare conflicts of interest and adhere to the Code of Practice.
• Be committed to the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, professionalism, impartiality and consistency.
• Recognised by their peers as a leader in their field e.g., and Royal College, nationally recognised clinical associations, nationally recognised academic research teams.
• An active member of a royal college, professional society, relevant faculty or equivalent.
• The ability to network more widely is desirable.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working.