Analyst - Real-World Evidence

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 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 in December 2025 and early 2026, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• 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, as well as our London and Manchester and Bristol offices

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 contributes 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.

As one of our more recently established teams, this is an exciting time to join us; 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 on a wide range of disease areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing protocols and statistical analysis plans (in collaboration with our Statisticians, clients and external experts)
• Acquiring and analysing data, as well as communicating methodologies and results in both written and oral formats
• Contributing to strategic projects to support clients with their RWE planning and evidence generation strategies
• 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 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. Where possible, Analysts work with at least one additional team to develop a broad understanding of the company’s services 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.

A Day in the Life of an Analyst

Learn more about a typical day in the life of an Analyst at Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/day-in-the-life-analyst/

Career Profile

To learn more about the personal and professional development opportunities at Costello Medical, explore first-hand career profiles from our colleagues about their experiences with the company: https://www.costellomedical.co.uk/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

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. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/

About You

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, so no previous experience in healthcare consulting is required.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• An undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline graded at a 2:1 (or equivalent) (e.g. public health, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine)
• An interest in epidemiology or biostatistics
• Experience in planning and writing scientific documents, analysing data, and communicating results
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to adapt your writing style for different audiences
• Being highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Proactivity, with a solution-focused approach
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond your core responsibilities
• Being reflective and accountable, with a commitment to your personal and professional development
• Alignment with Costello Medical’s values: quality, innovation, integrity, and supportiveness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired requirements for the role are:

• Experience with real-world data (RWD) collection, interpretation, and analysis
• An understanding of RWE research methods and statistical techniques
• Experience using R for data analysis

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.

Many of our team members have successfully made this transition, and they share how their expertise has been transformed into fulfilling, impactful careers with us. Learn more here: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/joining-from-academia/

What We Offer

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 that includes:

• A starting salary of £39,000, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year. Please note that we have established salary bands to ensure 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

Learn more about our full reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/

The Application Process

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.

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: https://www.costellomedical.com/reasonable-adjustments/

Please note that, whilst we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes, your role may involve working with 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 may be eligible for visa sponsorship if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

• You are classified as a New Entrant, which includes applicants who are under the age of 26, currently studying in the UK or a recent graduate in the UK, amongst other qualifying criteria. Please read more about the New Entrant criteria: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance/skilled-worker-caseworker-guidance-accessible#bookmark63
• You have a PhD in a STEM subject
• 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.

Please check the following link to read more about the criteria on the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less.

Student to Graduate Visa

For current Student visa holders, in most cases you will be unable to join us in a permanent full-time position until you have submitted your graduate visa application. Please refer to Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules: Appendix Student - Guidance - GOV.UK and Graduate visa: Overview - GOV.UK for more details.

Please contact recruitment@costellomedical.com should you have any questions.