Head of Epidemiology - £76,000 p.a. + benefits
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for aHead of Epidemiologyto join ourScientific Data & Insight Functionwithin theSafety and Surveillance group. This is a pivotal position within MHRA with significant scope to shape and improve the core activities of the agency.
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.
Job Description
This is afull-timeopportunity, on apermanentbasis. 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.
The Head of Epidemiology is central to enable the agency to generate and assess evidence for regulatory decision making. The role holder will be responsible for line managing the epidemiology team. They will also provide thought leadership for the team and the wider agency, develop novel approaches and methods and form strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Line management of the Epidemiology Unit with responsibility for ensuring the work of the team is in line with the public health priorities of the Agency and that it is best placed to deliver upon its objectives.
- Working to optimise the capture and use of observational data to support the work of the Agency across the medical product lifecycle.
- Ensuring that epidemiological methods are applied to best effect in the detection of safety signals, the assessment of risk management plans and other relevant data, the resolution of safety issues, and the monitoring of outcomes in the context of medical products.
- Liaising with the Pharmaceutical Industry regarding post-authorisation safety studies and risk management to ensure that such plans are acceptable and relevant for UK use.
- Identifying research needs and developing grant proposals to seek external funding for specific projects.
Person specification
Our successful candidate will:
- PhD in epidemiology, public health, statistics, or related field (or comparable experience working in those fields)
- Experience in planning and conducting research and disseminating research results in peer reviewed articles.
- Excellent understanding of advanced epidemiological methods.
- Experience of leadership and management.
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification and contact the vacancy holder D.
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Shortlisting date: from 22nd April 2025
Interview date: from 6th May 2025
Job Contact:
Name:Dominique Chu
Email:D
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