Epidemiologist - £58,983 p.a. + benefits

Overview

We are currently looking for an Epidemiologist to join our Scientific Data & Insight Function within the Safety & Surveillance group. This is a full-time, permanent role based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. The role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

We are implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month on site to enable collaboration with partners and stakeholders. Attendance on site is driven by business needs and may flex up to 12 days a month; the remainder may be remote or on site. Some roles may require more regular on-site work.

To deliver on our central mission of protecting public health, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) uses robust vigilance processes to detect, monitor and evaluate safety signals across the product lifecycle, to critically evaluate the benefit/risk balance and to design effective risk mitigations. The Safety and Surveillance Group brings together expertise on the safety of medical products, supported by the Agency\’s data and evidence capabilities and the safety platform SafetyConnect.

The central mission of the Safety & Surveillance portfolio is to protect the public by identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with medical products. We harness science, technology, information and professional practice to protect patients in new and impactful ways. The Scientific Data & Insight function develops in-house capability to deliver evidence underpinning these approaches. Access to high-quality data and the ability to analyse in-house information rapidly are essential, with exploration of new analytical methodologies including AI and machine learning (e.g., natural language processing, large language models, computer modelling and simulation). Developing capacity and capability in data science within MHRA is a strategic objective for future evidence generation in medicines and devices.

Role

The Epidemiologist will provide expert support in safety assessments and conduct research to inform regulatory decisions. They will analyze real-world evidence from observational data sources (including the Clinical Practice Research Datalink) to evaluate medical product risks, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing within the Safety and Surveillance Group and Agency.

• Review and input on post-authorisation safety study protocols, regulatory submissions and observational evidence, assessing the statistical and epidemiological validity of data; prepare reports and presentations for expert committees.
• 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 (e.g., Patient Safety Monitoring and Benefit Risk Evaluation) to ensure decisions are supported by robust real-world data and that resources meet agency deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications and experience

• A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, medical statistics, or related discipline with a strong statistical/quantitative component, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in the design, implementation and analysis of observational studies, evaluating safety of medical products using diverse data sources.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to critically appraise and synthesise complex data for decision making, considering scientific rigour and stakeholder priorities.
• Knowledge of strengths and limitations of different data sources and how to address stakeholder questions.
• Awareness of regulatory contexts for epidemiological analyses and how methodological decisions impact evidence generation.
• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks for government positions.

Benefits and salary

Salary: £58,983 plus pension contributions towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (£17,087). In addition, the package includes:

• Annual Leave: 25 days on entry, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Priviledge Leave: 1 day.
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (full time), pro-rata for part-time staff.
• Occupational Sick Pay: One month full pay / one month half pay on entry, rising with service.
• Mobility: Mobility clause allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service.
• Flexible working arrangements, season ticket or bike loan, Employee Assistance Services, and access to Civil Service benefits and clubs.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Other information

• We use Civil Service Success Profiles in the recruitment process. Details available in the job description.
• Applications are assessed on behaviour, experience and technical success profiles. Ensure responses are complete as CVs are not reviewed by Hiring Managers at application stage.
• Closing date: 07 October 2025. Shortlisting from 08 October 2025. Interview dates: 20th/21st October 2025.
• For disability-related adjustments, contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.
• Applicants will be subject to UK immigration rules and Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Successful candidates will undergo disclosure and barring checks, and other security checks as applicable.

How to apply

Online application form, with questions based on Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Ensure all questions are completed in full. If you need assistance applying, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk.

Nationality and eligibility

UK nationals, as well as eligible EEA and other nationalities, may be required to meet certain immigration and civil service requirements. Further information available in the job description.

Security and compliance

Some roles require vaccinations or health surveillance; a Criminal Records check and other security checks apply for roles involving government assets.