Influencing policy

As the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, we influence government policy, the regulatory environment and the broader ecosystem to make the UK the best place for businesses to start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation. 

We have strong links with the government and its agencies, and represent our members on numerous government-industry fora, including:

  • The Life Sciences Council
  • The Life Sciences Council Data Subgroup
  • The National Genomics Board
  • The Biosecurity Leadership Council
  • The Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership (MMIP) 
  •  The Life Sciences Trade Advisory Group

We provide a voice for the industry in Parliament by providing the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Life Sciences, alongside the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC). Our annual Parliament Day also provides a unique opportunity for our member companies to meet with MPs and peers to discuss the key policy issues facing the sector.

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We also work collaboratively with other industry groups, charities and academia to present a unified message on shared issues.

Explore our policy priorities in the following areas:

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Business environment

The BIA influences key areas of the business environment critical to the success of our members.

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Medicines

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Critical technologies

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Read about our latest work to influence policy

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Influencing and shaping our sector BIA update: January - April 2024

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Influencing and shaping our sector BIA update: April - June 2024

Meet our Policy and Public Affairs Team

Dr Martin Turner

Dr Martin Turner

Associate Director, Policy, Public Affairs & Investor Relations, BIA

Dr Emma Lawrence

Dr Emma Lawrence

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BIA

Linda Bedenik

Linda Bedenik

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BIA

Dr Christiane Abouzeid

Dr Christiane Abouzeid

Head of Regulatory Affairs, BIA

Rosie Lindup

Rosie Lindup

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BIA

Lewis Miles

Lewis Miles

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BIA

Maddie Cass

Maddie Cass

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive, BIA

Emily Klein

Emily Klein

Policy and Public Affairs Executive, BIA

Abby Clark

Abby Clark

Senior Manufacturing Programme Executive, BIA

Maddy Anderson

Maddy Anderson

Policy and Public Affairs Executive, BIA