Head of Technology Commercial
About Our Client
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is seeking an experienced Head of Technology Commercial to drive value, reduce risk, and enhance commercial outcomes for their Technology group. As a critical part of the Finance Division's Commercial team, you'll manage procurement and contract lifecycles across the digital and technology portfolios, driving optimal value and ensuring robust contract performance management.
Who Are We?
The MHRA enhances the health of millions daily by regulating medicines and medical devices with a foundation in science and research. Our 1,300-strong team is spread across the UK, dedicated to maximizing public health impact and efficiency in healthcare regulation.
Job Description
What's the Role?
As the Head of Technology Commercial, you will lead a dynamic portfolio for Digital and Technology procurements, focusing on value creation, risk mitigation, and driving transformational change. You'll work closely with the MHRA's internal divisions, manage critical supplier relationships, and lead within the Commercial function.
Key Responsibilities- Develop Strategy: Shape and deliver the Commercial Category Strategy for Digital and Technology, aligning with MHRA's Operational Transformation goals.
- Lead Procurement and Contract Management: Oversee procurement activities, ensuring comprehensive analysis and recommendations to support senior decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across the Agency, ensuring value-driven contracts and innovative commercial solutions.
- Supplier Performance Management: Maintain supplier performance and manage commercial risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Team Leadership: Guide and develop a Commercial Officer, providing commercial support across categories as required.
The Successful Applicant
Who Are We Looking For?
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proven expertise in commercial leadership within a technology environment.
- Strong experience in contract negotiations, procurement, and management of IT goods and services within a Public Sector, Central Government or NfP environment.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and foster effective team collaboration.
- Technical skills in procurement legislation, contract drafting, digital procurement and stakeholder advisory.
- MCIPS qualification (desirable, but not required) and/or demonstrable career within PCR2015 led Digital Procurements.
For a full overview of the role and requirements, please refer to our Job Description and Person Specification.
Selection Process
We assess candidates using the Civil Service Success Profiles, covering Behaviours, Experience, and Technical elements. Applications should include a CV reflecting these criteria, which will be submitted to Michael Page.
Interviews will assess Behaviours, Experience, Technical, and Strength criteria. You may also be asked to complete a presentation or test.- Closing date: 27th October
- Shortlisting date: 12th November
- Interview date: 14th and 15th November
Successful candidates must meet UK immigration requirements and pass security, disclosure, and barring checks, along with specific checks for animal rights and pro-life activism.
Be part of an agency making a tangible difference in public health. Apply today
What's on Offer
Head of Technology Commercial - Join the MHRA Finance Division
Salary: £56,000 per annum +Location: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Model: Hybrid - minimum of 8 days on-site per month, with flexibility to work up to 12 days depending on business needs