Senior Researcher

MHRA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory agency in London is looking for a CPRD FTC Senior Researcher to join its Clinical Practice Research Datalink team. This full-time position focuses on public health research, requiring a PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology. Key responsibilities include developing research services, leading commissioned studies, and ensuring data quality. Candidates should have a proven track record in epidemiological research and excellent communication skills. The role allows for some remote working opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology, medical statistics or related discipline.
• Track record in publishing epidemiological research analysing large electronic health record databases.
• Excellent oral and written communication; experience presenting research and writing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop research services and deliver research studies.
• Lead commissioned research and monitor data quality.
• Provide consultancy and advice to clients.

Skills

Epidemiological research

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CPRD FTC Senior Researcher to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink team in the Safety and Surveillance group.

This is a full‑time opportunity, on a fixed‑term contract until 23rd November 2027.

Role based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Must work in the UK.

Minimum 4 days per month on site – can flex up to 8 days. Remote working may be available for specific roles.

Who are we?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions through effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together device and medicine safety expertise with enforcement capabilities, supported by data and evidence generation.

The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) provides anonymised NHS data for research; it is the UK’s preeminent research service and partners with NIHR.

What’s the role?

The CPRD Senior Researcher will shape the UK Government’s premier data‑driven research service, supporting delivery of public health research.

Key responsibilities

• Develop research services.
• Deliver research studies.
• Promote CPRD externally and support clients.
• People management.

Responsibilities and tasks

Lead commissioned research; characterise, validate and integrate new data sources; monitor data quality; develop methodologies and algorithms; provide consultancy and advice to clients; expose to novel methods for integrating observational and real‑world interventional studies and develop technical solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology, medical statistics or related discipline; track record in publishing epidemiological research analysing large electronic health record databases.
• Ensure delivery of timely quality outcomes through resource provision, performance expectation review, and rewarding success.
• Excellent oral and written communication; experience presenting research, writing study protocols, drafting strategic papers and manuscripts.
• Experience in data characterisation and developing tools for analysing complex datasets.
• Knowledge of regulation and governance of using electronic health records for research within English and devolved administration legal, ethical and governance environments.

Person specification

Method of assessment: Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T).

Behaviour criteria

• Delivering at Pace (A, I, T)
• Working Together (A, I)

Experience criteria

• Track record in publishing epidemiological research analysing large electronic health record databases. (A, I)
• Experience in data characterisation and developing tools to add value to, or analyse, complex datasets. (A, I)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in presenting research, writing study protocols, and drafting strategic papers and manuscripts. (A, I)

Technical criteria

• PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology, medical statistics or related discipline. (A, I, T)
• Excellent knowledge of epidemiological and statistical techniques and study design. (A, I, T)
• In depth understanding of challenges of using electronic health records in public health research, including use of R and/or Stata. Familiarity with research using primary care data. (A, I, T)
• Knowledge of regulation and governance of using electronic health records for research within English and devolved administration legal, ethical and governance environments. (I, T)

Strengths criteria

• Decisive (I)
• Motivator (I)

How to apply

Use the Civil Service Success Profiles – online application, test and interview stages. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.