CPRD FTC Senior Researcher (OMOP)

We are currently looking for a Senior Researcher to join our Clinical Practice Research Datalink team in the Safety and Surveillance group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a 24-month fixed term contract 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 4 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 8 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 Safety and Surveillance Group brings together into a single integrated structure devices and medicines safety expertise with enforcement capabilities. These functions will be supported by our data and evidence generating capabilities complementing our signal generating capabilities produced via the new Safety Connect System.

Part of the Safety and Surveillance group, The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), with support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the UK’s preeminent research service providing access to anonymised NHS data for research. In addition to supporting high quality observational research, CPRD has developed world leading services based on using real world data to support clinical trials and interventional studies.

Job description

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK Government’s premier data-driven research services.

The CPRD Senior Researcher (OMOP) role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop data resources and research services based around the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model (OMOP CDM) and associated analytical tools. The role will require epidemiological expertise, leadership skills and knowledge of OMOP CDM methodologies and tools. Working with other observational researchers, data scientists and developers you will deliver projects to convert large databases of primary care electronic health records and other data assets into OMOP CDM format.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop research services
• Deliver research studies
• Promote CPRD externally
• Support CPRD clients and people management

Person specification

Our successful candidate will: 

• Have a PhD, or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, medical statistics, or a related discipline.
• Have a track record in publishing epidemiological research using OMOP databases and associated analytical tools.
• Have excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects on time and to budget.
• Be a good team player, working closely with colleagues to deliver organisational objectives.
• Be self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal accountability, ensuring tasks, projects and issues are appropriately dealt with to their successful delivery or conclusion.

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!  

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 14th February 2024