Senior Statistician
Location
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At4/16/2026
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Occupation TypeActuaries, economists and statisticians
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£55,100
(£28.26 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
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 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 Science and Research (S&R) group at MHRA plays a vital role in delivering world-leading regulatory science, research, and innovation. Its mission is to enhance public health through the development of international biological standards, innovative analytical techniques, and quality control measures for biological medicines. The group ensures that the UK remains at the forefront of scientific excellence, supporting the regulatory framework with a strong evidence base. S&R consists of multiple sub-groups, including Research and Development (R&D), Standards Lifecycle and Control Testing.
The Research & Development (R&D) function is central to MHRA’s commitment to biological standardisation and regulatory science. It leads the development of biological reference materials, advances analytical methodologies, and supports regulatory decision-making. Through collaborations with international agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), R&D at MHRA contributes to setting the global standards for biologics.
Within R&D, the Analytical and Biological Sciences (ABS) division is responsible for practical laboratory analysis, experimentation, and expertise aligned with the agency’s objectives. It includes multiple specialist teams, such as Next-Generation Sequencing & Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Analysis and Formulation Science, each contributing to the agency’s core scientific activities. The Biostatistics team collaborates closely with scientists across all S&R areas, providing essential statistical expertise to enable delivery of the group goals.
What’s the role?
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
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 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 Science and Research (S&R) group at MHRA plays a vital role in delivering world-leading regulatory science, research, and innovation. Its mission is to enhance public health through the development of international biological standards, innovative analytical techniques, and quality control measures for biological medicines. The group ensures that the UK remains at the forefront of scientific excellence, supporting the regulatory framework with a strong evidence base. S&R consists of multiple sub-groups, including Research and Development (R&D), Standards Lifecycle and Control Testing.
The Research & Development (R&D) function is central to MHRA’s commitment to biological standardisation and regulatory science. It leads the development of biological reference materials, advances analytical methodologies, and supports regulatory decision-making. Through collaborations with international agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), R&D at MHRA contributes to setting the global standards for biologics.
Within R&D, the Analytical and Biological Sciences (ABS) division is responsible for practical laboratory analysis, experimentation, and expertise aligned with the agency’s objectives. It includes multiple specialist teams, such as Next-Generation Sequencing & Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Analysis and Formulation Science, each contributing to the agency’s core scientific activities. The Biostatistics team collaborates closely with scientists across all S&R areas, providing essential statistical expertise to enable delivery of the group goals.
What’s the role?
A statistician to collaborate closely with scientists across all areas of Science & Research, providing essential statistical expertise to enable delivery of our biological standardisation, control testing and research programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following.
Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation
Behaviour Criteria
Key Responsibilities
- Lead statistical design, analysis and interpretation activities for international WHO collaborative studies
- Provide expert consultancy for biological standardisation, control testing and research activities
- Develop and maintain statistical methodologies, models and tools relevant to biostatistics at MHRA
- Provide statistical leadership to multidisciplinary scientific teams and represent MHRA externally
Our successful candidate will demonstrate the following.
- Postgraduate qualification in Statistics or equivalent relevant experience
- Expert understanding of advanced statistical methods including experimental designs and statistical models specific for the development, validation and analysis of biological assays
- Evidence of leading statistical input in collaborative studies to establish biological reference materials
- Extensive experience using statistical software (R essential) and ability to develop analytical tools or scripts
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to explain statistical methods, results and their conclusions to non-statisticians and provide formal or informal training in statistical methods and software
- The ability to develop and maintain good collaborative working relationships and work as statistician in multidisciplinary project teams, leading to productive output and the promotion of good statistical practice
Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation
Behaviour Criteria
- Communicating and influencing: Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact by sharing information as appropriate. (A, I)
- Working together: Collaborate with colleagues to share information, resources and support joined up team-working within and between teams; establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders. (A, I)
- Significant experience applying statistics in a regulatory, biological, pharmaceutical or health-science setting. (A, I)
- Evidence of leading statistical input in collaborative studies to establish biological reference materials. (A, I)
- Postgraduate qualification in Statistics or equivalent relevant experience (A, I)
- Expert understanding of advanced statistical methods including experimental designs and statistical models specific for the development, validation and analysis of biological assays. (A, I)
- Extensive experience using statistical software (R essential) and ability to develop analytical tools or scripts. (A, I)
- Analytical (I)
- Decisive (I)
- Precise (I)
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The Selection Process
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.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Closing date: 22 nd April 2026
Shortlisting date: 27 th April 2026
Interview date: from 5 th May 2026
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
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 .
Role
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .
Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.
Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater.
The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk .
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
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- Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
- Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
- Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
- Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .
Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.
Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater.
The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.
Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk .
In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact careers@mhra.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
info@csc.gov.uk
Civil Service Commission
Room G/8
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
About Us
ABOUT US
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 agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad.
The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.
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 agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad.
The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.