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# Yellow Card Biobank Development Manager

- **Company:** Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Storage Technologies
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=35b984d449d3832b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Presentation skills?, * The post holder will need significant experience of managing research projects including all associated governance aspects.

 * Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills with the credibility and ability to build excellent relationships and networks with key stakeholders.
 * A flexible and adaptable leader with the ability to pick up new and complex pieces of work and use innovative solutions and problem solving to unblock barriers to make progress.
 * A visible leader with a passion and enthusiasm for their work to help inspire colleagues and stakeholders in a clear vision of the future.
 * They will need a post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific/healthcare discipline and knowledge of regulations and guidance in biomedical research in the UK., * Leadership - A/I/P
 * Communicating and Influencing - A/I/P
 * Changing and Improving - A/I

Experience Criteria:

 * Leadership experience in managing teams of professionally qualified staff, mentoring and managing individual's performance against agreed objectives and project deliverables. - A/I
 * Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively within a complex multidisciplinary environment and the gravitas to earn the respect of stakeholders. - A/I
 * Demonstrable experience of managing research project governance, risks, assurance, tracking project and portfolio finances, maintaining documentation and implementing continuous improvement in project management processes - A/I

Technical Criteria:

 * Post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. pharmacy or science, or a relevant healthcare professional qualification - A
 * Knowledge of regulations and guidance in the area of biomedical research in the UK - A/I, Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here .

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks .

## Description

We are currently looking for a Yellow Card Biobank Development Manager to join our Patient Safety Monitoring Function within the Safety & Surveillance group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 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 currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly., * Strategic lead of the development of a long-term Yellow Card Biobank model; with responsibility for delivery of the business model for long term operation.

 * Direct the diverse activities required for operation and governance of the Yellow Card Biobank model with a focus in particular on scientific considerations for genetic sequencing approaches, data storage and linkage.
 * Engage with senior stakeholders from external organisations including UK healthcare organisations, industry and academia to identify and develop national and international collaborative opportunities for a Yellow Card Biobank.Develop the long-term financial model for scaling up of a Yellow Card Biobank. Seek and deliver innovative external funding streams to ensure sustainability of a long-term Yellow Card Biobank., We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here .
 * Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
 * Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
 * Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of;

 * Experience in Leadership experience in managing teams of professionally qualified staff, mentoring and managing individual's performance against agreed objectives and project deliverables.
 * Knowledge of regulations and guidance in the area of biomedical research in the UK

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description., Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

 * Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
 * Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
 * Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
 * Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .

Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.

Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater.

The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.


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