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Head of Epidemiology and Surveillance

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Epidemiology Unit and contribute to the development of our scientific data and insight function. As the Head of Epidemiology and Surveillance, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, and protecting public health.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Epidemiology Unit and ensure the work of the team is aligned with the public health priorities of the Agency.
  • Optimize the capture and use of observational data to support the work of the Agency across the medical product lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement epidemiological methods to detect safety signals, assess risk management plans, and monitor outcomes in the context of medical products.
  • Liaise with the Pharmaceutical Industry and external institutions to ensure the capture, collation, and use of observational data to support regulation.
  • Advise Unit staff on observational data and epidemiological methods.
  • Work in partnership with other Groups in the Agency to identify, develop, and deliver cross-Agency activities.
  • Contribute to the Agency's plans to continuously improve patient and public involvement in its work across all parts of the regulatory journey.
Requirements
  • High level of experience in Statistics or epidemiology.
  • Experience working collaboratively as part of a research team.
  • Understanding of medical product regulation is desirable but not essential.
  • Substantial experience in conducting epidemiological research in the safety and effectiveness of medical products or in a closely related academic research area.
  • Experience in utilising secondary data.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Experience of leadership and management.
  • PhD in epidemiology, public health, statistics, or related field.
  • Ability to apply advanced epidemiological theory and techniques throughout the medical product life cycle.
  • Experience in producing and presenting credible reports, both for peer-reviewed journals and to support policy decision-making, on the scientific data under review.
  • Excellent understanding of advanced epidemiological methods.
What We Offer
  • Salary of £76,000.
  • Contributions towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA).
  • Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs.
  • On-going learning and development.