Ministers are seeking to appoint a Chair of the Medicines
and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The
closing date for applications is 20 May 2020.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
(MHRA) regulates medicines, medical devices and blood
components for transfusion in the UK. It is an executive
agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social
Care. The Agency employs more than 1,300 people and has
facilities in London, York and South Mimms in
Hertfordshire.
Recognised globally as an authority in its field, the
agency plays a leading role in protecting and improving
public health and supports innovation through scientific
research and development.
Role and Responsibilities
As Chair of the MHRA you will be accountable to the
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and will:
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provide strong leadership, challenge and direction to
the organisation, encouraging and enabling the MHRA to
be a first-class regulator of medicines and medical
devices, building on its international status and
leading the Agency through the changes to come now we
have left the European Union.
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in partnership with the Executive Team and Board
members, ensure that the MHRA drives a major multi-year
operational transformation programme, within the agreed
financial envelope, delivering significant changes to
fundamentally reshape the way the Agency operates,
including driving efficiencies throughout the business.
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ensure high standards of governance and effectiveness,
encourage and enabling non-executive directors to make
a full contribution to the Board’s affairs, making best
use of their varied skills and diverse backgrounds, and
advising the Department of Health and Social Care on
their performance.
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in partnership with the Chief Executive, set the tone
for excellent working relationships between the three
centres that comprise the MHRA, as well as between the
MHRA and key stakeholders. Ensure that policy and
operational decisions reflect the needs and views of
stakeholders, including patients, the public, NHS and
industry to deliver confidence in the work of the
Agency during challenging times.
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progress the Agency’s innovation agenda creatively and
effectively, seeking new opportunities and delivering
on the Agency’s commitments to support the Government’s
Strategy for UK Life Sciences.
For more information on this role, including the qualities
required, you are invited to read the full appointment
details on the Centre for Public Appointments website.
