Paula Walker has been with the MHRA for over 10 years, joining in 2009 as a GCP inspector, and subsequently moving to the role of Operations Manager for the GCP team in 2013.  Paula has been the Inspectorate Unit Manager since November 2018 responsible for the GCP, GPvP, GLP & Laboratories inspection teams and is also a Lead Senior GCP Inspector.  
 
Paula has a BSc in Biomedical Science, MA in Biotechnological Law & Ethics, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials.  Paula has a particular interest in advanced therapy investigational medicinal products and was a member of the EC & EMA working group that recently published the GCP for ATMPs guidance document. 
 
Paula has worked closely with other global Regulators for a number of years now developing intelligence sharing and a joined-up global approach to regulation. In Paula’s current role as Unit Manager she works closely with the Head of Inspectorate in continually ensuring as an Agency the Inspectorate contributes to supporting innovation alongside pragmatic regulation. Prior to joining the Agency Paula worked in research governance and clinical trials regulation in the non-commercial sector, including in the NHS, higher education sector and medical research charities.