CPRD 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 experienced CPRD Researcher to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink function in the Safety and Surveillance group.

Within a week of working here, your day could look like this: applying your epidemiological, statistical, data management and data analysis expertise to support public health research.

Specifically, the post holder will contribute to internal development, data quality, collaborative and commissioned research projects, conduct scientific review of research applications to use CPRD data for research submitted to the CPRD research data governance process and requests to output results from the CPRD Safe trusted research environment, and create and deliver study specific datasets for external clients. The role will also involve input into the development and application of best practice that contributes to the maintenance of CPRD as a centre of excellence for observational data research and services.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent related qualification.  

• Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and services to ensure delivery of professional excellence.
• Encourage joined up teamwork within own team and across other groups.
• In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice.
• Working knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in research as demonstrated by the ability to identify and report on pertinent issues and suggest practical solutions.

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