Device Data Specialist

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 experienced Device Data Specialist to join our Scientific Data & Insight function in the Safety and Surveillance group.

Within a week of working here, your day could look like this: shape the use of real-world data to support medical device safety and surveillance. You will apply your research and data analysis expertise to support the Agency in making best use of device safety, regulatory and master/reference data to protect patient safety and public health effectively and efficiently. This involves leading on data quality and analysis projects, identifying novel methods for device epidemiology and communicating complex findings to a variety of stakeholders including the senior leadership of the Agency.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related discipline. 

• Proven ability to independently produce well-focused scientific reviews and presentations. 
• An understanding of the device data life cycle and the scientific literature on device signal detection and safety.
• Experience in the management and/or supervision of professional staff.  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and results to a wide range of stakeholders including non-experts

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