CRPD Researcher

The MHRA is transforming. Through enabling innovation, making the right judgements of the benefits and risks of medical products and forging the right partnerships in the UK and internationally, it aims to deliver world class regulation and improved outcomes for UK patients.

We are currently looking for an IR Researcher to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink team in the Safety and Surveillance group.

Within a week of working here, your day could look like this: to contribute to the UK Government’s premier data-driven research service. The CPRD Researcher will apply their epidemiological, statistical, data management and data analysis expertise to further public health research.

Specifically, the post holder will undertake internal development, collaborative research and use CPRD data to support interventional research. The role will also involve input into the development and application of best practice that contribute to the maintenance of CPRD as a centre of excellence for both for observational and interventional research utilising CPRD’s primary care database.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent related qualification or equivalent experience. They must also have experience of research using primary care data or other health related data sources. In addition, competence in STATA and/or R is essential.

Closing date: 18th April 2024