Regulation and Policy Lead, AI for Medicines Safety

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Regulation and Policy Lead, AI for Medicines Safety The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary ****TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE ENSURE YOU CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY BUTTON (UNDER SUPPORTING LINKS). This will redirect you to the Civil Service Jobs Website to submit your application. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA NHS JOBS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**** This is an exciting opportunity to play a lead regulatory and policy role in the delivery of the MHRA's Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox. This unique regulatory science initiative will explore how artificial intelligence can improve the prediction of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADMET) outcomes and integrate clinical and real-world data to support safer, faster and more efficient medicines development. Working closely with the Head, AI for Medicines Safety and the Technical Lead, the postholder will provide specialist regulatory and policy expertise across the programme, ensuring that sandbox activities are aligned with current regulatory frameworks and helping to assess the implications of emerging AI-enabled approaches for medicines development and safety assessment. Main duties of the job The postholder will support the identification and interpretation of emerging regulatory, scientific and policy developments relating to artificial intelligence, computational methods and non-clinical medicines development. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the MHRA, government, industry, academia and international regulatory networks to support evidence generation, regulatory learning and policy development arising from the programme. Initially focused on supporting delivery of the Beyond ADMET: AI for Medicines Safety regulatory sandbox programme, the postholder will also contribute to the MHRA's broader ambitions in AI-enabled regulatory science and innovation, with opportunities to apply their expertise across other priority areas as organisational needs evolve. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future development of AI-enabled medicines regulation while helping strengthen the MHRA's position as a global leader in regulatory innovation and patient safety. About us 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. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £62,905 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number K0015-26-0012 Job locations Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency 10 South Colonnade London E14 4PU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Regulatory and Policy Leadership Lead on all aspects of regulatory and policy advice on AI-enabled approaches in medicines development, safety assessment and related scientific areas. Shape the MHRA's regulatory thinking on emerging AI methodologies and technologies, ensuring outputs from the sandbox inform future regulatory approaches and policy development. Drive horizon scanning and strategic assessment of UK and international regulatory, policy and scientific developments relevant to AI, toxicology, pharmacol