CPRD FTC Data Scientist (OR)

You will have expertise in using statistical programming tools such as R, Stata, Python, and/or SQL; be competent at developing codebases and algorithms; and adept at developing systems, processes and tools for the management and analysis of diverse and complex datasets., 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.



• Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage



• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.


Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role.

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate and truthful. Plagiarism 'can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.


• A degree in either a computer science, software engineering, or maths-based subject.



• In-depth knowledge of working with large volumes of structured data and database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle, to ensure that data used in research is current, timely, quality assured, and robust.



• Experience of using data science to analyse and model healthcare data at scale.



• Experience of developing systems or tools to facilitate research.



• Expertise in using statistical programming tools such as R, Stata, Python, and SQL.



• Demonstrable evidence of effectively leading and monitoring data modelling, analysis, and quality assurance projects, and presenting the results., Candidates 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.

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.

What's the role?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK Government's premier data-driven research service. The post holder is responsible for using computer science and data analytics techniques to ensure that CPRD observational research services are efficient and accurate. Responsibilities include using languages such as R, Stata, Python, and/or SQL to provide standardised and modular programming code for the analysis of CPRD data; identifying and developing workflow solutions to make business activities more effective; and quality assuring CPRD research data outputs.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a 24-month 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.