Researcher, Device Data - £46,160 p.a. + benefits

LondonJob SummaryWe are currently looking for a Researcher, Device Data to join our Scientific Data & Insight Function within the Safety & Surveillance group.This is a full-time opportunity, on a 12 month fixed term contract/internal move/loan or temporary promotion basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.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. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.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.The central mission of the Safety & Surveillance portfolio is to protect the public by appropriately identifying, assessing and managing the risks associated with medical products.The group is responsible for delivering robust vigilance processes that can detect, monitor and evaluate safety signals across the product lifecycle.The Scientific Data and Insight function plays a key role in support of this mission. Its purpose is to develop and provide expertise to enhance the analytic capabilities of the Safety & Surveillance group. Activities include supporting the group with epidemiological expertise and assessments, identifying and addressing data gaps, and developing novel methods for pharmacovigilance. The team also engages in research, often in collaboration with external partners and academic institutions, regularly publishing papers in the scientific literature.Monitoring the safety of medical devices is a complex challenge, similar to pharmacovigilance, but complicated by diverse device types, underreporting, and fragmented data. We are expanding our device data research to develop better methods for detecting safety signals using real-world data, with the goal of understanding device performance and improving patient outcomes.Job DescriptionWhat’s the role?The Device Data Researcher role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the use of real-world data to support medical device safety and surveillance. They will apply their 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.Key Responsibilities:Execute and deliver literature reviews on device safety and surveillance methods globally. Use tools such as R, Python, Julia, or SQL to characterise real-world data sources for use in device safety and surveillance Provide analyses of population demographics for devices in the UK. Communicate the outcomes of research a wider audience, including senior leaders.What’s the role?The Device Data Researcher role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the use of real-world data to support medical device safety and surveillance. They will apply their 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.Key Responsibilities:Execute and deliver literature reviews on device safety and surveillance methods globally. Use tools such as R, Python, Julia, or SQL to characterise real-world data sources for use in device safety and surveillance Provide analyses of population demographics for devices in the UK. Communicate the outcomes of research a wider audience, including senior leaders.Person specificationWho are we looking for?Our Successful Candidate Will Have:A PhD, or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, medical statistics or a related discipline. In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts and experience of applying this in practice. Experience of research using health related data sources. Competence in using programming tools such as R, Python, Julia, or SQL to characterise or analyse health data. Proven ability to independently produce well-focused scientific reviews and presentations. If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact careers@mhra.gov.ukAlongside your salary of £46,160, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £13,372 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.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. PLUS 8 bank holidays 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 ServiceCivil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 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 Selection process detailsThe Selection Process:We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: using at least one example, describe your experience with using programming tools such as R, Python, Julia or SQL to characterise or analyse health data. What challenges did you face?Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.Use of AI in Job ApplicationsApplicants must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.Closing date: 23 November 2025Shortlisting date: 24 November 2025Interview date: 03 December 2025Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.ukCandidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Certain Roles Within The MHRA Will Require Post Holders To Have Vaccinations, And In Some Circumstances, Routine Health Surveillance. These Roles Include:Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogensMaintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settingsRoles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is requiredRoles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contactcareers@mhra.gov.uk.In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition, Florentina.Oyelami@mhra.gov.uk.If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.ukinfo@csc.gov.ukCivil Service CommissionRoom G/81 Horse Guards RoadLondonSW1A 2HQFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob Contact :Name : The Resourcing TeamEmail : careers@mhra.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : Careers@mhra.gov.ukFurther informationIn accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at Careers@mhra.gov.uk, in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - info@csc.gov.uk - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ