Technical Lead, Medicines Safety Technologies

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 Technical Lead, Medicines Safety Technologies The closing date is 15 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 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 job Provide 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 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 £78,230 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number K0015-26-0013 Job locations Medicine & Healthcare Regulatory Agency 10 South Colonnade London E14 4PU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve 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 t