Statistician in Bristol

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for devising and performing statistical analysis plans and then communicating the methodologies and results of these to our clients in the healthcare sector.

Salary & Benefits

£42,000 per annum. 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

Early 2026 (February or March) – please state your availability on your application form.

Application Deadline

No set deadline; apply early. The role will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Location

Global Headquarters, Cambridge; London, Manchester, and Bristol offices.

About the Role

Our Statistics team provides statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, devising statistical analysis plans and performing data analysis within R, Excel, STAN and BUGS software. They are also responsible for communicating the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers, doctors and reimbursement agencies such as NICE in the UK. The statistical analyses vary across patient‑level clinical trial data, observational study (real‑world) data, and published aggregate data. Our work involves a range of techniques such as basic statistical analysis of individual patient data, regression analysis, survival analysis and Bayesian network meta‑analysis using both standard and emerging methods. You will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that statistics projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time, and in line with client expectations. You will receive training on the technical aspects of the role, as well as 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 client calls and face‑to‑face meetings with external stakeholders. Some client meetings and congresses take place outside the UK, which presents opportunities for overseas travel. 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 variety of our service offerings and a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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 cost, 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.

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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.

Essential Requirements

• An undergraduate degree‑level qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum 2.1 or equivalent), with a focus on statistics and data analysis.
• Proficiency in the R programming language, and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills.
• The technical ability, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non‑expert audiences.
• A willingness to research, test, and recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects.
• Strong accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, along with the ability to uphold exceptional customer service and quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, coupled with the flexibility to respond to shifting deadlines.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively within project teams.
• Excellent written English, which will be assessed during the selection process.

Desired Requirements

• A Master's or PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline.
• Knowledge of SAS, Stata, SQL, or Python.
• A strong understanding of medical data, clinical processes, or clinical trials.

Benefits

• A starting salary of £42,000 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.

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.

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. The recruitment process begins with a self‑recorded video interview which will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team. Following this, you will be sent a technical assessment (using R programming) and a proofreading exercise to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Statistics team, which includes a short presentation you can prepare for in advance. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 3‑4 weeks, however, this can be adapted if necessary.

Visa Sponsorship

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. 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.