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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA NHS JOBS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED****This is an exciting opportunity to play a senior technical leadership role in the MHRA's pioneering regulatory sandbox, Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety, an innovative initiative exploring how artificial intelligence can transform medicines development and strengthen patient safety.Working alongside the Head, AI for Medicines Safety, you will provide specialist scientific and technical leadership, helping to shape the evidence, methodologies and innovations that inform future regulatory approaches.This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, toxicology, pharmacology, medicines development and regulatory science while contributing to the MHRA's wider ambitions for AI-enabled innovation and patient safety.Main duties of the jobProvide senior scientific and technical leadership for the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety Sandbox programme, ensuring programme activities are scientifically robust, technically credible and aligned with regulatory objectives.Work in partnership with the Head, AI for Medicines Safety to ensure the programme benefits from complementary expertise across artificial intelligence, healthcare data science, toxicology, pharmacology, medicines development and regulatory science.Lead the evaluation of emerging methodologies, technologies, datasets and evidence relevant to AI-enabled medicines development, safety assessment and regulatory decision-making.Build and maintain strong relationships with experts across the MHRA, industry, academia and government, representing the programme through technical engagement, collaboration and thought leadership activities.About usThe 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 researchDetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 78,230 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference numberK0015-26-0013Job locationsMedicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency10 South ColonnadeLondonE14 4PUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipServe as a senior technical and scientific leader for the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox, providing specialist expertise and advice to support the delivery of programme objectives.Provide technical oversight of project activities, ensuring scientific rigour, technical quality and alignment with objectives.Evaluate emerging AI methodologies, models, datasets and validation approaches relevant to medicines development, safety assessment and regulatory decision-making.Provide expert input into the design, delivery and evaluation of sandbox activities and use cases.Support the identification of scientific opportunities, risks, uncertainties and limitations associated with AI-enabled approaches.Contribute to the development of evidence, recommendations and outputs arising from the programme.Programme DeliveryWork in partnership with the Head, AI for Medicines Safety to ensure the programme benefits from complementary expertise across artificial intelligence, medicines development, pharmacology, toxicology, healthcare data science and regulatory science.Coordinate technical workstreams and ensure effective integration of scientific, technical and regulatory activities across the programme.Monitor technical deliverables and milestones, identifying risks, issues and dependencies and proposing appropriate mitigations.Reports, briefings and presentations.Ensure programme outputs are translated into meaningful regulatory and scientific outcomes.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong working relationships with technical experts across the MHRA, industry, academia, government departments and the wider healthcare and life sciences sectors.Act as a technical representative for the programme at meetings, workshops, conferences and stakeholder engagement events.Collaborate with external experts to understand current scientific developments, emerging technologies and international best practice.Support engagement with other AI-focused programmes and regulatory sandboxes across the MHRA to encourage consistency, learning and knowledge sharing.Work closely with communications and stakeholder engagement colleagues to support dissemination of programme findings and outputs.Deputise for the Head, AI for Safety at meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements as required.Regulatory Science and InnovationSupport the development of strategic capability in AI-enabled regulatory science across the MHRA and contribute expertise to wider Agency initiatives where appropriate.Support the development of future regulatory frameworks, guidance and policy relating to AI-enabled technologies where appropriate.Keep abreast of developments in AI, computational toxicology, pharmacology, modelling and simulation, healthcare data science and related fields.Identify opportunities to strengthen scientific capability and further develop the MHRA's leadership in AI-enabled regulation.Quality and GovernanceEnsure technical activities are delivered in accordance with MHRA governance, quality management and best practice requirements.Maintain accurate records, documentation and evidence to support programme outputs and decision-making.GeneralWhile the immediate focus of this role is the successful delivery of the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox, the postholder will be expected to provide scientific and technical expertise across the Agency's evolving AI, data and regulatory science agenda.Champion the MHRA values and Civil Service behaviours, promoting an ethical, positive and inclusive working environment.Proactively maintain and develop professional knowledge and expertise, sharing learning and best practice with colleagues.Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to emerging technologies, scientific developments and changing business needs. Job description Job responsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipServe as a senior technical and scientific leader for the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox, providing specialist expertise and advice to support the delivery of programme objectives.Provide technical oversight of project activities, ensuring scientific rigour, technical quality and alignment with objectives.Evaluate emerging AI methodologies, models, datasets and validation approaches relevant to medicines development, safety assessment and regulatory decision-making.Provide expert input into the design, delivery and evaluation of sandbox activities and use cases.Support the identification of scientific opportunities, risks, uncertainties and limitations associated with AI-enabled approaches.Contribute to the development of evidence, recommendations and outputs arising from the programme.Programme DeliveryWork in partnership with the Head, AI for Medicines Safety to ensure the programme benefits from complementary expertise across artificial intelligence, medicines development, pharmacology, toxicology, healthcare data science and regulatory science.Coordinate technical workstreams and ensure effective integration of scientific, technical and regulatory activities across the programme.Monitor technical deliverables and milestones, identifying risks, issues and dependencies and proposing appropriate mitigations.Reports, briefings and presentations.Ensure programme outputs are translated into meaningful regulatory and scientific outcomes.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong working relationships with technical experts across the MHRA, industry, academia, government departments and the wider healthcare and life sciences sectors.Act as a technical representative for the programme at meetings, workshops, conferences and stakeholder engagement events.Collaborate with external experts to understand current scientific developments, emerging technologies and international best practice.Support engagement with other AI-focused programmes and regulatory sandboxes across the MHRA to encourage consistency, learning and knowledge sharing.Work closely with communications and stakeholder engagement colleagues to support dissemination of programme findings and outputs.Deputise for the Head, AI for Safety at meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements as required.Regulatory Science and InnovationSupport the development of strategic capability in AI-enabled regulatory science across the MHRA and contribute expertise to wider Agency initiatives where appropriate.Support the development of future regulatory frameworks, guidance and policy relating to AI-enabled technologies where appropriate.Keep abreast of developments in AI, computational toxicology, pharmacology, modelling and simulation, healthcare data science and related fields.Identify opportunities to strengthen scientific capability and further develop the MHRA's leadership in AI-enabled regulation.Quality and GovernanceEnsure technical activities are delivered in accordance with MHRA governance, quality management and best practice requirements.Maintain accurate records, documentation and evidence to support programme outputs and decision-making.GeneralWhile the immediate focus of this role is the successful delivery of the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox, the postholder will be expected to provide scientific and technical expertise across the Agency's evolving AI, data and regulatory science agenda.Champion the MHRA values and Civil Service behaviours, promoting an ethical, positive and inclusive working environment.Proactively maintain and develop professional knowledge and expertise, sharing learning and best practice with colleagues.Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to emerging technologies, scientific developments and changing business needs.Person Specification Experience EssentialSignificant experience and recognised expertise in at least one of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHealthcare data science and computational modellingPre-clinical assessment, toxicology and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)Pharmacology, drug discovery or development or related scientific areas.Experience applying scientific and technical expertise to complex regulatory, healthcare, research or industry challenges; and evaluating scientific evidence and translating findings into practical recommendations and actions.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, technical and non-technical stakeholders, and engaging effectively with external stakeholders, including academia, industry and research organisations.Experience preparing technical reports, scientific assessments, briefings, publications or regulatory submissions.Experience of AI model development, validation or deployment within healthcare or life sciences settings, or of ADMET prediction, computational toxicology, modelling and simulation or related disciplines. Technical Criteria EssentialRecognised technical expertise in either:Pharmacology, Toxicology, Drug Development, Safety Science, New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) or related disciplines, ORArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare Data Science, or related disciplinesAbility to critically evaluate scientific evidence, AI methodologies, model performance and validation approaches.Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific, technical and data-driven information.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse audiences. Qualifications EssentialDegree in a relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline (or equivalent experience).Postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as artificial intelligence, computational biology, pharmacology, toxicology, data science, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline. Person Specification Experience EssentialSignificant experience and recognised expertise in at least one of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHealthcare data science and computational modellingPre-clinical assessment, toxicology and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)Pharmacology, drug discovery or development or related scientific areas.Experience applying scientific and technical expertise to complex regulatory, healthcare, research or industry challenges; and evaluating scientific evidence and translating findings into practical recommendations and actions.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, technical and non-technical stakeholders, and engaging effectively with external stakeholders, including academia, industry and research organisations.Experience preparing technical reports, scientific assessments, briefings, publications or regulatory submissions.Experience of AI model development, validation or deployment within healthcare or life sciences settings, or of ADMET prediction, computational toxicology, modelling and simulation or related disciplines. Technical Criteria EssentialRecognised technical expertise in either:Pharmacology, Toxicology, Drug Development, Safety Science, New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) or related disciplines, ORArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Healthcare Data Science, or related disciplinesAbility to critically evaluate scientific evidence, AI methodologies, model performance and validation approaches.Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific, technical and data-driven information.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to diverse audiences. Qualifications EssentialDegree in a relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline (or equivalent experience).Postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as artificial intelligence, computational biology, pharmacology, toxicology, data science, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyAddressMedicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency10 South ColonnadeLondonE14 4PUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyAddressMedicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency10 South ColonnadeLondonE14 4PUUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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