Costello Medical
Hybrid – Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Scientific | Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Location: Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, or Edinburgh
About Costello Medical
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, health economics, and outcomes research. The company works with pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health organisations, and charitable organisations to deliver evidence-based healthcare solutions.
The company has been recognised among the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2017 and received B Corporation Accreditation in 2022.
About the Role
Costello Medical is seeking Analysts to join its Value and Access and Evidence Development service areas. Analysts work on projects involving the detailed analysis of clinical trial data and the creative presentation of findings in formats such as posters, slide sets, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
The work is structured around individual projects, and Analysts typically work across several projects and disease areas at the same time.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will provide training in technical skills, project management, and client communication. As you develop within the role, you will increasingly participate in client teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.
Depending on your interests, skills, and business requirements, you may work within one of several specialist teams.
Value and Access Teams
Market Access: Supports clients in developing communication strategies that demonstrate the clinical and economic value of innovative medicines and help improve patient access to treatments.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA): Contributes to projects demonstrating the clinical and economic value of innovative therapies, supporting reimbursement and patient access decisions.
Health Economics: Supports health economists with protocols, reports, model inputs, and clinical or scientific insights relating to healthcare interventions.
Evidence Development Teams
Literature Reviews: Supports systematic and pragmatic evidence reviews involving clinical, economic, and real-world evidence.
Real-World Evidence: Works on real-world studies using sources such as patient registries, claims databases, and prospective studies to investigate disease burden, treatment effectiveness, and healthcare economics.
Statistics: Provides statistical and analytical expertise using tools such as R, STAN, BUGS, and Excel. Projects may involve clinical trial data, real-world observational data, regression, survival analysis, and Bayesian network meta-analysis.
You may also have opportunities to collaborate with teams working in areas such as Health Policy, Rare Diseases, and MedTech.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed analysis of clinical trial data and create materials for different audiences and formats.
- Prepare posters, presentations, reports, and other scientific deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with clients and participate in teleconferences and external meetings.
- Support project management and client communication alongside experienced colleagues.
- Work across multiple projects and disease areas simultaneously.
- Collaborate with different teams to develop a broad understanding of Costello Medical's services and clients.
- Apply scientific and analytical skills to support evidence-based healthcare projects.
- Communicate findings clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Hybrid Working
Costello Medical offers flexible working arrangements designed to balance collaboration and flexibility.
After successfully completing probation, employees can work from home for up to half of their working time, measured across a two-week rolling period. During the probationary period, which is normally the first six months, employees can work from home one day per week.
Requirements
About You
The successful candidate should have:
- An undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but are not essential.
- A background in subjects such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience planning and writing scientific documents, such as laboratory reports, dissertations, presentations, articles, publications, or regulatory documents.
- A genuine interest in healthcare and enthusiasm for learning and professional development.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Exceptional written English.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- The ability to adapt communication to different audiences, including healthcare professionals, clients, patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying challenges and suggesting solutions.
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and project teams.
- The ability to take ownership of your work and professional development.
- A willingness to contribute to the wider team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work and supporting innovation in healthcare.
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Joining from Academia
Costello Medical welcomes applicants from academic backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into a commercial healthcare environment.
The company provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and a collaborative working environment to help candidates transfer their academic expertise into an industry-focused career.
Salary and Benefits
Costello Medical offers:
- Starting salary of £39,000 per annum.
- Discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank and public holidays.
- Holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Home working for up to half of working time after probation.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications.
- Critical Illness Cover.
- Income Protection.
- Life Assurance.
- Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter through the online application form.
Your cover letter should explain why you are suited to the Analyst role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, using relevant examples.
The recruitment process includes a proofreading and written assessment, followed by an interview for successful candidates. The interview will include a short presentation that candidates can prepare in advance.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship may be available under specific Skilled Worker visa eligibility conditions.
Candidates may qualify for sponsorship if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
- They are classified as a New Entrant, including certain candidates under 26, current UK students, or recent UK graduates.
- They hold a PhD in a STEM subject.
- They hold a PhD in a subject relevant to the Analyst role.
Applicants will be asked to provide information about their right to work in the UK as part of the application process.
Candidates should review the applicable UK immigration requirements before applying.
Student to Graduate Visa
Current Student visa holders may, in most cases, need to have submitted their Graduate visa application before joining Costello Medical in a permanent full-time position.
Candidates with questions regarding their immigration status should contact Costello Medical's recruitment team for clarification.
How to Apply
To apply for the Analyst position at Costello Medical, submit your CV and cover letter through the official online application form.
Applications are encouraged as early as possible because the vacancy or specific start dates may close once suitable candidates have been identified.
Application:
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39,000 per year
Locations: Cambridge, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
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