Platform Delivery Lead

Overview

We are currently looking for a Platform Delivery Lead to join our Clinical Investigations and Trials Function within the Innovation and Compliance group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a fixed term contract basis until 31st March 2027
. The role will be based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU
.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. We are implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month on site, with attendance on site driven by business needs and potentially increasing to 12 days a month. Some roles may be on-site more regularly. Remote working may be available for some roles;

discuss with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.

Who we are?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves health through regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Innovation and Compliance Group delivers public health impact and science strategy across four sub-Groups:
Innovation Accelerator and Regulatory Science, Clinical Investigations and Trials, Standards and Compliance, and Innovative Devices. The Clinical Investigations and Trials function provides advice and assessment for clinical investigations into medical devices, diagnostics, and clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.

This key role will be critical in maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the UK as a great place to conduct clinical research for medicines and devices. The role holder will drive, in collaboration with the HRA, the development of an IT platform for a modernised end-to-end service of clinical trial applications. This is an opportunity to modernise processes, improve data use, increase automation, improve reporting, and support risk-proportionate decision-making in clinical trial assessments within MHRA and the NHS 10-year plan and the Life Sciences Sector Plan (LSSP).

• Driving the collaborative development and implementation of a modernised, end-to-end clinical trial application service in partnership with the Health Research Authority (HRA) and other MHRA teams, aligning with replacing the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) under the Research Systems Programme (RSP).
• Leading the modernisation of clinical trial processes, focusing on data utilisation, automation, and improved reporting to support risk-proportionate decision-making in line with MHRA and NHS 10-year Health Plan objectives.
• Leading the transition from the current IRAS and Appian systems, addressing integration challenges and minimising disruption through project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Providing regular progress updates and analysis to senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and impact of system changes on trial assessment efficiency and quality.

Our successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and presentational.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain high performance.
• Experience in investigating, analysing, visualising, articulating and solving complex problems and concepts and making disciplined decisions based on available information.
• Excellent IT skills with proven ability to use and analyse data to support decision making and implement solutions.
• Degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience ideally with relevant project management qualifications.

Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview, P=Presentation

• Delivering at Pace (A, I)
• Communicating and Influencing (A, I)
• Leadership (A, I)

• Experience in investigating, analysing, visualising, articulating and solving complex problems and concepts and making disciplined decisions based on available information (A, I, P)
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, across boundaries, and delegating where appropriate, adding value through strategic thinking (A, I, P)
• Strong customer service skills, with experience in communicating technical information and building relationships with stakeholders (A, I, P)

• Excellent IT skills with proven ability to use and analyse data to support decision making and implement solutions (A)
• Degree in a science discipline or appropriate work experience (A)

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Agile Project Management Practitioner
• APM Practitioner Qualification
• APM Registered Project Professional

• Team Player (I)
• Explainer (I)

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification. For questions, contact

Closing date: 2nd February 2026. Shortlisting: from 19th February 2026. Interview: from 2nd March 2026.