HybridWork from home is available up to half the time after probation; during probation, one homeworking day per week is allowed.
Biology & Biotech
About the job
Requirements
An undergraduate degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent.
An aptitude for and experience of planning and writing scientific documents, including lab reports, dissertations, poster or oral presentations, website or student-magazine articles, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, and regulatory documents.
A genuine interest in healthcare and eagerness to learn and develop skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time across multiple projects while prioritising tasks.
Exceptional written English for client work, email communication, and internal messaging.
Effective verbal communication skills for working with colleagues and clients.
The ability to tailor communication to healthcare professionals, patient groups, suppliers, clients, non-scientific colleagues, and governmental bodies.
A proactive approach, including the ability to recognise challenges and suggest solutions with limited guidance.
A collaborative approach to sharing knowledge and working with team members to achieve common objectives.
The ability to reflect on work and performance, take ownership of work, and develop professionally.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A willingness to provide details of the right to work in the United Kingdom for visa-sponsorship eligibility assessment.
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed analyses of clinical-trial data and create materials for different audiences in various formats.
Collaborate closely with clients, including participating in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.
Support project management and client communication alongside experienced colleagues.
Work on several projects across different disease areas at the same time.
Engage with different company teams to develop a broad understanding of service offerings and clients.
Develop deliverables including posters, slide sets, and peer-reviewed publications.
Contribute to evidence generation, literature reviews, advisory boards, economic modelling, health technology assessment strategies, evidence-based narratives, protocols, reports, model-input verification, real-world studies, statistical plans, and data analyses depending on the assigned service area.
Desired Qualifications
A postgraduate qualification with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent.
Please note we have a separate job advert for candidates interested in joining our Medical Communications teams, which you can find here: Costello Medical - Current Openings. Please apply for one role at a time because assessment processes differ.
Role Summary
Responsibilities: You will work on projects that involve the detailed analysis and presentation of data from clinical trials, which are instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training and more
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. (Please note that start dates further into 2027 will be added in due course. If you wish to apply for summer/autumn 2027, please wait until your desired start date has been added to apply)
Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role, or particular start dates, may close when suitable candidates are found
Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge. (Please note that we may re-open the role for our other UK offices in 2027 but currently, we only have positions available in Cambridge)
About the Role
Analysts work on projects involving the detailed analysis of data from clinical trials and the assimilation and creative presentation of this analysis in different formats. These deliverables include posters, slide sets and peer-reviewed publications, and they are used directly by our clients in communication with a range of external stakeholders, making them instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies. 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.
You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues, who 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.
Costello Medical is organised into service areas that each focus on specific medical communications and health economics services or serve distinct sectors of the healthcare industry. In this role, you’ll work in our Value and Access or Evidence Development service areas. If you have an interest in joining a specific team, you will be encouraged to specify this in your application form. On joining the company, you will be assigned a “home” team based on factors such as your interests and skills and our current business need. However, where possible, Analysts work with at least one additional team to develop a broad understanding of the company’s services and clients.
Value and Access Teams:
Market Access. The Market Access team helps ensure medicines are reimbursed and quickly reach patients. We assist clients in creating communication strategies that highlight the clinical and economic value of innovative therapies. Our multidisciplinary work starts with evidence generation, including literature reviews, advisory boards, and economic modelling, which informs global materials used for consistent product communication across regional markets. This directly improves patient access to medicine worldwide. We also produce local reports and educational materials for payers about new therapies. Market Access roles are ideal for strategic thinkers passionate about expanding patient access and skilled in problem-solving and writing
HTA. As a member of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) team, you will contribute to projects demonstrating the clinical and economic value of innovative therapies. Your work supports therapy reimbursement in countries where HTA is essential for patient access. Collaborating with clients from the outset, you'll develop HTA strategies and produce evidence-based narratives that show cost-effectiveness. The Costello Medical HTA team has submitted over 100 projects to agencies like NICE, EUnetHTA, and Singapore’s ACE. While no prior economics experience is needed, strong numerical, critical appraisal, and strategic skills are important for this role
Health Economics. Health economics projects create models to assess if interventions are cost-effective and affordable. As an Analyst, you support Health Economists by drafting protocols and reports, verifying model inputs, and offering clinical or scientific insights on model assumptions
Evidence Development Teams:
Literature Reviews. Literature Reviews projects involve gathering clinical, economic, and real-world evidence to demonstrate the value of pharmaceuticals or medical devices. Our team conducts systematic literature reviews for meta-analyses and pragmatic evidence reviews for strategic client decisions. You will learn evidence review methods, ensure compliance with industry guidelines, and help create clear reports and presentations. Many reviews are published at conferences or in journals. This role requires attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and a passion for evidence-based medicine
Real-World Evidence. Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly vital for demonstrating the clinical and economic value of medical products. Our RWE team designs, conducts, and reports on real-world studies (prospective, retrospective, or cross-sectional) using protocols and statistical plans developed with Statisticians, clients, and experts. They gather and analyse data from sources like patient registries, claims databases, and prospective studies to answer questions about disease burden, effectiveness, and economics. As a growing service are, joining our RWE team offers the opportunity to help shape Costello Medical’s future services by delivering impactful, high-quality studies across various disease areas. This role suits those interested in epidemiology or biostatistics, though prior experience is not required
Statistics. Our Statistics team provides statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, developing analysis plans and conducting data analyses in R, STAN, BUGS, and Excel. They communicate methodologies and results to drug/device manufacturers, clinicians, and reimbursement bodies such as NICE. Analyses span patient-level clinical trial data, real-world observational data, and published aggregate data, employing techniques from basic statistics to regression, survival analysis, and Bayesian network meta-analysis. You’ll work in cross-disciplinary project teams, receive training in technical methods, project management, and client communication, and routinely participate in client calls and external meetings. Some travel may be required for client engagements and congresses. Projects typically feed into publications, value materials, health economic models, or HTA submissions, offering exposure to a broad range of therapeutic areas.
You may also have chances to collaborate with teams outside Value and Access and Evidence Development, like those in Health Policy, Rare Diseases or MedTech. If you are interested in these areas, please note your preferred teams on your application form.
Key responsibilities will include:
Conducting detailed analysis of clinical trial data and creating materials for different audiences in various formats
Close collaboration with clients, including participating in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
Supporting project management and client communication, alongside experienced colleagues
Working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time
Engaging with different teams within the company to develop a broad understanding of service offerings and clients
Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.
Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home for up to half of the time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home for 1 day per week.
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. We have been listed on the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017, as well as receiving B Corporation Accreditation in 2022. Please click here to learn more about us, our work and our mission: https://www.costellomedical.com/
About You
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 all 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 aptitude for, and experience of, planning and writing scientific documents, which could include lab reports, dissertations, poster or oral presentations, articles for websites or student magazines, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, and regulatory documents
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 team
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
Joining Costello Medical from Academia
At Costello Medical, we warmly welcome applicants from academia who are looking to transitioning into a role within a commercial, industry-based setting. We understand the unique perspectives and valuable skills that academic professionals bring to our team. To support your career change, we offer comprehensive training, mentorship programs, and a work culture that fosters collaboration, growth and innovation. We are committed to facilitating a smooth transition and helping you thrive in an industry-based setting.
Alongside our award-winning company culture, where every team member is celebrated, respected, and has their voice heard, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
A starting salary of £39,000 per annum, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year. Please note that we have established salary bands that ensures a fair and consistent approach for all applicants, eliminating the need for individual negotiations
25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme
Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service
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. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.
Then, our recruitment process includes a proofreading and written 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.
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 learn more.
Please note that, whilst we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes, your role may involve confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI. Therefore, it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities, so we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate any application materials.
Visa Sponsorship
Due to the Skilled Worker visa regulations, you will only be eligible for visa sponsorship if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
You have a PhD in a subject that is relevant to the Analyst role
You will be asked to provide details of your right to work in the UK within your application, which will be used to help assess your eligibility for visa sponsorship.