CPRD OR Researcher

CPRD Researcher - Safety and Surveillance

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

This is a full time opportunity, on a permanent basis, based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. The role is available only in the UK.

We are implementing a flexible, hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 8 days per month onsite, up to 12 days, with remaining time remote.

What's the role?

The CPRD Researcher will apply epidemiological, statistical, data management and data analysis expertise to support public health research. The post holder will contribute to internal development, data quality, collaborative and commissioned research projects, conduct scientific review of research applications to use CPRD data, output results from the CPRD Safe trusted research environment, and create and deliver study specific datasets for external clients.

Key responsibilities

• Research project delivery
• Scientific support of CPRD's research data governance and output checking process
• Service provision of data extracts
• Support development of CPRD research services
• People management

Key qualifications & experience

• Degree in Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, Public Health or equivalent
• In depth understanding of epidemiological principles and statistical concepts with practical application
• Experience using primary care data and other health related data sources
• Sound knowledge of challenges in using health data in public health research
• Experience manipulating, linking, processing and extracting data from large complex longitudinal datasets
• Working knowledge and understanding of research governance around anonymised patient data
• Experience with statistical disclosure control methods
• Competence in R and/or STATA (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce well focused scientific reviews and communicate complex information to various audiences

Other requirements

• Will be subject to UK immigration requirements and Civil Service nationality rules
• Must pass a disclosure and barring security check and other relevant checks