Data Scientist jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for a Researcher, Device Data to join our Scientific Data & Insight Function within the Safety & Surveillance group. The role is a full‑time 12 month fixed term contract based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. The position can only be worked in the UK.

• Execute and deliver literature reviews on device safety and surveillance methods globally.
• Use R, Python, Julia, or SQL to characterise real‑world data sources for device safety and surveillance.
• Provide analyses of population demographics for devices in the UK.
• Communicate research outcomes to a wider audience, including senior leaders.

• A PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related discipline.
• In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice.
• Experience of research using health related data sources.
• Competence in using programming tools such as R, Python, Julia, or SQL to characterise or analyse health data.
• Proven ability to independently produce well‑focused scientific reviews and presentations.

• Salary of £46,160 with a pension contribution of £13,372 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Annual leave: 25 days on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro‑rata for part‑time staff.
• 8 bank holidays and 1 day of privilege leave.
• Hours of work: 37 hours net per week for full‑time staff.
• Occupational sick pay: one month full pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay.
• Flexible working and interest‑free season ticket loan or bike loan.
• Access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund and the Civil Service Motoring Association.

Closing date: 23 November 2025. Shortlisting date: 24 November 2025. Interview date: 03 December 2025. Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome. If you require a disability related adjustment at any stage of the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. We run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We are also adopting the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.