AI Airlock Regulations Technical Lead (Maternity Cover)

AI Airlock Regulations Technical Lead (Maternity Cover)

London, United Kingdom

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• Job Identification 1842
• Job Category Policy
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 01:45 PM
• Apply Before 05/31/2026, 10:55 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
• Grade G7(I)
• Locations * Agency HQ
• Contract Type Fixed Term – In
• Shortlisting Date from 1st June 2026

This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non‑departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners’ rules.

What’s the role?

A key aspect of the role will be to support the MHRA’s work in understanding how to update our regulatory framework to account for AI as a medical device. This is an important role acting as a lead for AI‑Airlock and the primary interface with associated project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on the delivery of the AI Airlock programme, engaging with academic networks, developers of AI, regulatory experts and clinicians to understand and address key technical regulatory challenges across different therapeutic areas and AI technologies.
• The post-holder must possess technical knowledge of current regulations as they apply to software and AI, and familiarity or expertise with software and AI technology.
• The postholder will possess demonstrable experience of the development of regulatory policy in the healthcare space.
• Identify AI workstreams across the Agency and government, spot opportunities and collaborate to break down silos.
• Lead the team of technical case managers and support engagement with innovators.

Who are we looking for?

• Leadership – a proven leader, visible, empowering others, building resilience, and leading improvements.
• Seeing the big picture – ensuring plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicating effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies.
• Working together – works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain positive working relationships, working across boundaries and adding value through strategic thinking.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, engineering, medicine) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of relevant directives and regulations, particularly UK MDR 2002 and SaMD guidance.

Person Specification:

Behaviour Criteria:

• Leadership – a proven leader, visible, empowering others, building resilience, and leading improvements. (A, I)
• Seeing the big picture – ensuring plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies. (A, I)
• Working together – works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain positive working relationships, working across boundaries and adding value through strategic thinking. (A, I)

Experience Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience of effective use of resources to meet agreed workload priorities and allocation of staff. (A, I)
• Extensive and proven ability to work with discretion and capability in own area, providing effective support and specialist advice. (A, I)
• Proven ability to lead projects/investigations and liaise with stakeholders (e.g. DHSC, Approved Bodies and Industry). (A, I)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills. (A, I)

Technical Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, engineering, medicine) or equivalent experience developed through previous roles. (A, I)
• Demonstrable understanding of relevant directives and regulations, particularly UK MDR 2002 and SaMD guidance. (A, I)
• Ability to interpret new regulatory concepts and apply to existing and future regulatory frameworks. (A, I)

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