Ellwood Atfield is partnered with the ABPI to appoint an Innovation and Research Policy Manager (Clinical) to lead on driving policy and advocacy to enhance the UK's global competitiveness in R&D, advancing life-saving medicines and vaccines.

The role
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and access medicines and vaccines to improve patient care. They represent companies of all sizes which invest in making and discovering medicines and vaccines to enhance and save the lives of millions of people around the world.

The Innovation and Research Policy Manager (Clinical) will support the development of and lead on policy advocacy and implementation of projects relating to enhancing pharmaceutical industry R&D in the UK. The post will focus on improving the international competitiveness of the UK environment for delivering clinical research to the pharmaceutical industry.

Main responsibilities

• Support the development of ABPI’s policy work to enhance the UK's clinical trials environment, streamline industry access to research infrastructure, demonstrate the international standing of the UK’s clinical trials offering, and develop collaborations with funders, academia, charities, and research organisations;
• Contributing to and supporting innovation and research policy projects and activities across the portfolio;
• Leading the organisation of policy meetings, workshops, and forums, and delivering publications from outputs;
• Drafting written consultation responses, briefings, policy position papers and commissioning market research;
• Providing ABPI secretariat support for relevant member groups, including the Board Sponsored Group and Project Teams.

Key skills

• Degree in life sciences/biomedical field or equivalent relevant experience;
• Previous experience in clinical research policy or strategy;
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D and its impact on UK/global life sciences;
• Strong understanding of UK clinical research and policy;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage senior industry, government, and external stakeholders.

Application
Please send your CV with a covering letter to joshua@ellwoodatfield.com.