Influencing policy

The BIA's work has a significant impact on the life sciences industry in the UK. It helps to shape policy, regulation, and investment in the sector, and it provides a platform for members to share ideas and collaborate on projects.

The BIA advocates extensively in the UK, Europe and beyond to ensure that the interests of our members are represented to key policymakers, regulators and stakeholders. We also work collaboratively with other industry groups, charities and academia to present a unified message on shared issues, as well as the importance and strength of the life sciences ecosystem in the UK.

Explore our policy priorities in the following areas:

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Business environment

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Medicines

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Critical technologies

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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

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

Senior Manufacturing Programme Executive, BIA