Analyst - Statistics

Role Summary

Responsibilities: You will work closely with our Statistics team on projects that involve conducting and presenting the detailed analysis of clinical and health data.

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: The role will ideally commence in January or February 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 will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Location: This role is available in our London and Manchester offices.

About the Role

As an Analyst in our Statistics team, you will work on projects involving the statistical analysis of clinical and health data, as well as the communication of relevant methods and results to clients and the wider community. Statistics projects involve analysing patient-level clinical trial data, observational study data and real-world data, as well as synthesising published aggregate data to answer particular questions about relevant treatments or therapeutic areas; 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 work closely with Statisticians to plan analyses, including carrying out detailed assessments of the feasibility of conducting statistical analyses, determining appropriate methodologies and assumptions from a statistical and clinical perspective and writing up protocols. The role would then involve critically appraising statistical analyses, interpreting the results of complex analyses and presenting these in written and oral formats to a variety of audiences including our clients, healthcare professionals and reimbursement agencies such as NICE in the UK.

You will work in multidisciplinary project teams alongside experienced colleagues from across the company, and will be provided with 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 Statistics team works on several projects at one time and the results of 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.

Please note that the responsibilities of an Analyst differ to those of a Statistician.

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 up to half their 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 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.

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.

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.

About You: In addition to the specific scientific and technical 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 is required, however, unlike our Statistician role, applicants are not expected to have experience with programming for this position.

• 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, Medicine, Maths and Statistics.
• An interest in working with complex numerical data, alongside the ability to handle this comfortably.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing scientific documents and the ability to adapt your style for diverse audiences such as healthcare professionals, clients, and non-scientific colleagues.
• 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.

Joining Costello Medical from Academia: At Costello Medical, we warmly welcome applicants from academia who are looking to transition 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.

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 per annum, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
• 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.

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. Then, our recruitment process includes written and proofreading assessments that you can complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of the Statistics team, which includes 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 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: We can provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates for our Analyst – 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.