Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will work on projects that involve the design, execution, analysis, and presentation of a variety of real-world studies, which are instrumental in the generation of evidence for novel therapies
• Salary: £39,000 per annum
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, discounted gym memberships, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates from July 2024 onwards, which occur on a monthly basis
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London and Manchester offices and our newly opened Bristol office

About the Role

Real-world evidence (RWE) is becoming increasingly important for the demonstration of clinical and economic value of pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. Our RWE team contribute to the design, execution and subsequent reporting of prospective, retrospective or cross-sectional real-world studies, as well providing strategic support to our clients in the RWE space. Studies include the analysis of data from patient registries, claims databases, prospective studies or any other source of real-world data, and involve a wide range of research questions on burden of disease, clinical effectiveness or economic topics, among others.

In this role, you will develop protocols and statistical analysis plans (in collaboration with our Statisticians, clients and external experts), acquire and analyse data, and communicate the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats. In addition to working on real-world study projects, you will also contribute to strategic projects to support clients with their RWE planning and evidence generation strategies.

As one of our most recently established divisions, this is an exciting time to join our growing RWE team; you will play a key role in shaping the future of Costello Medical’s RWE service offering by delivering high-quality real-world studies that can make a meaningful impact in a wide range of disease areas.

The work is structured on a project-by-project basis and you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time. Within your project teams more experienced colleagues will provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including project management and effective client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients, and following a successful induction period you will increasingly participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.

Where possible, Analysts work cross-divisionally with at least one additional division to develop a broad understanding of the company’s services and clients.

Career Profile

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Requirements

About You

As one of our most recently established divisions, this is an exciting time to join our small but growing RWE team as you will play a key role in shaping the future of Costello Medical’s RWE service offering.

In addition to the specific scientific skills and experience you need to succeed in your role, we have developed a framework that details the key skills, approaches and mindsets that are essential for Analysts to display in order to excel in their role with us. Embodying these will support your growth and development throughout your career at Costello Medical.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• An undergraduate degree level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1 or equivalent). Postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) would be an advantage, but they are not a requirement for the role. We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine
• An interest in epidemiology or biostatistics
• An aptitude for, and experience of, planning and writing scientific documents including study protocols, analysing and interpreting data, and communicating the study results
• A self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn and develop your skills
• An exceptional level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time to work across multiple projects at the same time and prioritise tasks appropriately to maximise productivity
• Exceptional written English, which you will use in including client work, email communication and internal messaging
• Effective verbal communication skills, which you will use when working with colleagues and clients
• The ability to tailor your communication style to a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, patient groups, suppliers, clients, non-scientific colleagues and governmental bodies
• A proactive mindset, including the ability to recognise challenges and suggest solutions with limited guidance
• A collaborative approach to working, where you share knowledge with others in your team to promote the attainment of a common objective, and work together to overcome obstacles to success
• The self-awareness to reflect on your own work and performance, alongside a willingness to take ownership of your work and the development of your career
• A willingness to get involved with, and contribute to, your wider division
• Embodying Costello Medical’s values, which includes being committed to delivering quality work, championing innovation in healthcare, acting with integrity and supporting your colleagues as they would support you
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desired requirements for the role are:

• Experience with the collection, interpretation and analysis of real-world data
• An understanding of RWE research methods and study designs
• An understanding of statistical techniques
• A background in conducting analyses in R or Stata

Benefits

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a written and proofreading assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation you can prepare for in advance. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 1 month however, this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via (url removed) should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage. 

We are currently recruiting for start dates from July 2024 onwards, which occur on a monthly basis, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, our London and Manchester offices and the newly opened Bristol office. You can learn more about our office locations here: (url removed)/careers/locations

We accept applications for our Analyst role on a rolling basis and, therefore, there are no set application deadlines. However, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible so that we can begin processing your application.

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £39,000
• A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
• The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time
• Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
• Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Regular company-funded social activities

Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: (url removed)

How to Apply

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at (url removed) if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Visa Sponsorship

We can provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates for our Analyst role. You will be asked to provide details of your right to work in the UK within your application, however this will have no impact on the processing of your application.