CPRD IR 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 IR 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 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.  We are seeking a motivated individual who has experience in epidemiology, statistics and outcomes research or public health research to join our organisation. The post holder will have excellent organisational, analytical and communications skills, take a thorough and rigorous approach to quality. 

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

• Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and services to ensure delivery of professional excellence.
• 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
• A sound understanding of epidemiology and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice.
• Competence in R is essential. Competence with STATA and/or SQL is desirable.

Closing date: 18 May 2026

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