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Job Description
We are currently looking for an Epidemiologist to join our Scientific Data & Insight Function within the Safety & Surveillance group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU.
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.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
What’s the role?
The Epidemiologist will be responsible for providing expert support in safety assessments and conducting research to inform regulatory decisions. They will analyse real-world evidence from various observational data sources, including the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, to evaluate the risks of medical products.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and provide input on post-authorisation safety study protocols, regulatory submissions, and bodies of observational evidence, assessing the statistical and epidemiological validity of the data presented.
* Contribute to the design and execution of epidemiological studies to generate evidence for regulatory decision-making, using data sources such as the Clinical Practice Research Datalink.
* Independently manage assigned tasks and projects, ensuring timely completion of regulatory assessments, reports, and studies.
* Collaborate with internal teams, including Patient Safety Monitoring and Benefit Risk Evaluation, to ensure that regulatory decisions are supported by robust evidence from real world data.
Who are we looking for?
* A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, medical statistics, or a related discipline with a strong statistical/quantitative component, or equivalent practical experience
* Experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of observational studies, including a range of epidemiological techniques and data sources, with a focus on evaluating the safety of medical products
* Experience in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, to critically appraise and synthesise complex data and evidence from a variety of sources to contribute to decision making.
Closing date: 07 October 2025
Shortlisting date: From 08 October 2025
Interview date: 20th/21st October 2025
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