Project Manager in London

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Clinical Investigations and Trials Function within the Innovation and Compliance 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.

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. Remote working is potentially available for some specific roles. 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.

The Innovation and Compliance Group delivers public health impact, world-leading research innovation, and a unique proposition via an ambitious Science Strategy which will balance innovation against sustainability and affordability. It is divided into four sub-Groups: Innovation Accelerator and Regulatory Science, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Standards and Compliance and Innovative Devices.

The Clinical Investigations and Trials function provides efficient, pragmatic, proportionate and patient-centred advice for, and assessment of, clinical investigations into the performance and safety of medical devices and diagnostics as well as clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.

What\’s the role?

This role is to lead the development of processes to develop the Clinical Trials Life-Cycle Package (CTLP) initiative in support of the NHS 10-year Health Plan. The CTLP aims to facilitate and support the submission of clinical trial applications for innovative medicinal products across all phases, from Phase 1 to Phase 4, which may include scientific advice during the lifecycle of the product. The CTLP represents a groundbreaking approach to streamline the entire clinical development programme, reduce regulatory burdens, and accelerate the safe approval of applications. This is an ambitious project we aiming to develop and implement by autumn

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of processes, including supporting the development of any technology platforms that may be required, for the Clinical Trials Life-Cycle Package (CTLP) initiative, aligned with the NHS 10-year Health Plan.
• Oversee the facilitation and support of clinical trial application submissions for innovative medicinal products, covering all phases of the product lifecycle from Phase 1 to Phase 4, including scientific advice.
• Drive the adoption of the CTLP as a pioneering strategy to streamline clinical development programmes, minimise regulatory burdens, and expedite the safe approval of clinical trial applications.
• Deliver and implement CTLP by autumn 2026, ensuring key milestones and objectives are met within this ambitious timeframe, and report risks to senior management accordingly. This may include reporting key updates at the applicable Project and/or Programme Boards, and chairing these meetings with key internal stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to team members, fostering collaborative working practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all operational areas.

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and presentational.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain high performance.
• Experience in investigating, analysing, visualising, articulating and solving complex problems and concepts and make disciplined decisions based on available information.
• Excellent IT skills with proven ability to use and analyse data to support decision making and implement solutions.
• Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience ideally with relevant project management qualifications.

Person Specification:

Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation

Behaviour Criteria:

• Delivering at Pace (A, I)

• Communicating and Influencing (A, I)

• Leadership (A, I)

Experience Criteria:

• Experience in investigating, analysing, visualising, articulating and solving complex problems and concepts and make disciplined decisions based on available information (A, P)

• Evidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working across boundaries and delegating where appropriate, adding value through strategic thinking (A, P)

• Strong customer service skills, with significant experience in communicating scientific and technical information effectively and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally (A, I, P)

Technical Criteria:

• Excellent IT skills with proven ability to extract, analyse, interpret and present data (A)

• Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience (A)

• Desirable qualifications and certifications: (A)

  • PRINCE2 Practitioner

  • Agile project management practitioner

  • APM Practitioner Qualification

  • APM Registered Project Professional

Strengths Criteria

• Team Player (I)

• Explainer (I)

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 candidates, find out more here.

• Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, 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 the Behaviour, 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 in investigating, analysing, visualising, articulating and solving complex problems and concepts and make disciplined decisions based on available information and Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience.

Use of AI in Job Applications

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact as soon as possible.

Closing date: 13th January

Shortlisting date: from 26th January

Interview date: from 9th February

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

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 complete basic 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 applicant\’s 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 eligibility here.

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 appointment on the basis of merit 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:

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