Analyst - Health Economics & Statistics

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will work closely with our Health Economics and Statistics team on projects that involve the detailed analysis and presentation of health economic and statistical data to our clients
• Salary: £35,000 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 membership, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates in the first half of 2024, which occur on a monthly basis
• Location: This role is available in our London and Manchester offices, as well as at our newly opened Bristol office

About the Role

As an Analyst in our Health Economics and Statistics division, you will work on projects involving the statistical analysis of data and the development of economic models, as well as the communication of the relevant methods and results to clients in a variety of formats, such as reports and slide decks.

Health economics projects involve developing economic models that determine whether interventions are good value for money and/or provide an affordable treatment option to the healthcare system. Statistics projects involve analysing patient-level clinical trial data, observational study data, real-world data and published aggregate data to answer particular questions about relevant treatments; for example, whether one treatment is more effective than another in terms of a given outcome.

When working as an Analyst on these projects, you will support the health economists who develop these models and the statisticians who analyse the data. This could involve writing up protocols and reports, searching and validating model inputs and providing input to the validity of model structures or assumptions used in statistical analysis from a clinical or scientific perspective.

If you are interested in joining Costello Medical in a technical role such as Statistician or Health Economist, you can review the vacancies we have available on our Current Openings page here: (url removed)

You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues from all divisions, who provide one-to-one training on the technical aspects of the role, as well as on 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.

Our team work on several projects at one time and the results of health economic and statistics projects can feed into publications, value materials or health technology assessment (HTA) submissions. You will therefore be exposed to a wide variety of the services offered by Costello Medical and a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Career Profile

We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: (url removed)

A Day in the Life of an Analyst

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Requirements

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. A particular passion for statistics and Health Economics is required, however unlike our Statistician and Health Economist roles, applicants are not expected to have experience with modelling or programming for this position.

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 working with numerical data
• The ability to handle quantitative data comfortably
• An aptitude for and experience of planning and writing scientific documents which could include lab reports, dissertations, poster or oral presentations and articles for websites or student magazines, peer-reviewed scientific publications, book chapters, grant applications, regulatory documents
• Being self-motivated and enthusiastic, 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 this role are:

• Experience with health economic theory, literature reviews or meta-analyses
• Advanced skills in Excel and knowledge of VBA
• Familiarity with the R programming language

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 written, statistics and proofreading assessments for you to complete remotely. 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 in the first half of 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 London and Manchester offices, as well as the newly launched Bristol office. You can learn more about our office locations here: (url removed)/careers/locations

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £35,000. Salary increases are typically awarded after 6 and 12 months, and will then be reviewed on a yearly basis
• 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 – Health Economics and Statistics 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.