Responsibilities: You will work on projects that involve the design and execution of a wide variety of real-world studies, perform statistical analyses and communicate results to external stakeholders in the healthcare sector
Salary: £42,000 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
Role Type: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2024, which occur on a monthly basis
Location: This role is available in our
, as well as our and offices and our newly opened officeReal-World Evidence at Costello MedicalOur is growing quickly through demand from both new and existing clients, and we have an exciting opportunity for an Epidemiologist to join our friendly and collaborative team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of Costello Medical's RWE service offering.Our RWE team contribute to the design, execution and subsequent reporting of prospective, retrospective or cross-sectional real-world studies. They 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. Studies include 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.About the RoleYou will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that RWE projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations. This role will include a range of work with varying levels of technical requirements. You will receive 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.The successful candidate will be someone who shows the potential to progress rapidly and who, with close mentoring, could take on project management and client responsibility in six to twelve months.Our team typically work on several projects at one time and the results of each analysis can feed into publications, value materials, health economic models or health technology assessment submissions. You will therefore be exposed to a wide variety of and a broad range of therapeutic areas.Career ProfileWe offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read first hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company:Requirements:About YouIn line with our company mission, you will be somebody who thrives on the challenges that the healthcare industry presents and relishes the opportunity to improve patient outcomes globally. You will also be willing to step up and support your project team as needed.Essential requirements for the role are:
A degree level or higher qualification in a relevant subject is required (minimum 2.1 or above), although a Masters or PhD would be advantageous
A good understanding of epidemiological techniques and data analysis methods
A good understanding of statistical techniques, sufficient to engage in technical discussions with our Statisticians
The technical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
A good understanding of at least one programming language used for the analysis of large datasets (e.g. R or Stata), and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills
A willingness to trial, explore or recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain a high level of customer service and the quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
Highly organised, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
Excellent written English is fundamental; this will be assessed during the selection process
Familiarity with real-world healthcare data sources in the UK or elsewhere would be desirable but is not essential.Benefits:About Costello MedicalCostello 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 for five consecutive years.On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a . 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 ProcessOur recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Following this, you will also be sent a technical and proofreading assessment. 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 6 weeks, 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 to read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2024, which occur on a monthly basis. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application. The role may close when suitable candidates are found.Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge as well as our Manchester and Bristol offices. You can learn more about our office locations here:What We Offer
A starting salary of £42,000 per annum
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
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:How to ApplyYou 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 recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.Visa SponsorshipWe can provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates for our Epidemiologist 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.
