Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
CPRD FTC Senior Researcher (TPP) - £48,622 (0.8FTE) p.a. + benefits
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Senior Researcher to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink team in the Safety and Surveillance group.
This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity, on a 18-month fixed term contract, internal move, loan or temporary promotion basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.
Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.
Job Description
What’s the role?
The Senior Researcher will apply their epidemiological, statistical and leadership expertise to lead the development and delivery of a new research database, as a core CPRD data asset, for use in observational and interventional research and wider CPRD services and strategic priorities. Working with other observational research team members and data scientists, the post-holder will coordinate delivery of this cross-team project and take responsibility for key decisions on data design. They will lead on characterising and validating refined versions of the research database, assessing and monitoring data quality via application of relevant metrics; developing algorithms to add value to the data; and providing authoritative advice to academic, commercial and regulatory stakeholders on using the new CPRD research database.
We are seeking a responsible individual with experience of leading and publishing epidemiological research using large observational health datasets to join our organisation. You will have excellent organisational, analytical and communications skills, knowledge of information governance relating to health data, and experience of data management and analysis using R software and working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Research Services
- Deliver Research Studies
- Promote CPRD Externally
- Support CPRD Clients
- People Management
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Who are we looking for?
Our Successful Candidate Will:
- Have a PhD or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related discipline.
- Ensure delivery of timely quality outcomes, through providing the right resources to do the job, reviewing and adjusting performance expectations and rewarding success.
- Actively build and maintain a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on shared objectives.
- Have a track record in publishing epidemiological research analysing large electronic health records databases, and familiarity with research using primary care data.
- Have in depth understanding of challenges involved in managing and using electronic health records in public health research, and experience using R.
Person specification
Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation
Behaviour Criteria:
- Delivering at Pace (A, I, T)
- Working Together (A, I)
Experience Criteria:
- Track record in publishing epidemiological research analysing large electronic health records 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 for publication. (A, I)
Technical Criteria:
- PhD, or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related discipline. (A, I, T)
- Excellent knowledge of epidemiological and statistical techniques and study design. (A, I, T)
- In depth understanding of the challenges involved in using electronic health records in public health research, including the 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 the English and devolved administration’s legal, ethical and governance environments. (I, T)
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £48,622, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £14,085 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
Annual Leave:
- 25 days annual leave 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. PLUS 8 bank holidays
Privilege Leave:
- 1 day
Hours of Work:
- 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
Occupational Sick Pay (OSP):
- One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
Mobility:
- Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
Civil Service Pension Scheme:
- Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/
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Flexible working:
- to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
Eligibility to join Motoring, Boundless by CSMA
Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
On-going learning and development
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
Online application form:
Including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Test:
Further information will be supplied when you reach this stage.
Interview:
Which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: In depth understanding of the challenges involved in using electronic health records in public health research, including the use of R and/or Stata. Familiarity with research using primary care data.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Important Dates
Closing date:
Friday 28th August 2026
Shortlisting date:
Monday 7th September 2026
Interview date:
Wednesday 23rd September 2026
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
Additional Information
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Certain Roles Within The MHRA Will Require Post Holders To Have Vaccinations, And In Some Circum
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