Role Summary
1. Responsibilities: You will work on the successful delivery of projects to demonstrate the clinical and health economic value of some of the newest and most innovative therapies in development
2. Salary: £39,000 per annum
3. Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options that allow you to work from home up to 50% of your time after passing probation, 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
4. Role Type: Full-time, permanent
5. Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2024 and early 2025, which occur on a monthly basis
6. Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices. Please note office space in London is severely limited until we move to our new office in late 2024, so alternative working arrangements may need to be made in the short term
About the Role
By joining the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) division you will work on the successful delivery of projects to demonstrate the clinical and health economic value of some of the newest and most innovative therapies in development. In countries where HTA represents the final hurdle before a new therapy can achieve patient access, your work will have a direct impact on the successful reimbursement of these therapies. To date, the HTA team at Costello Medical have worked on over 200 submissions to national reimbursement agencies, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE).
As an Analyst you will work closely with your clients to develop the HTA strategy for their product that then informs the delivery of multiple project types including the medical writing of HTA submission dossiers, the organisation of HTA advisory boards and the conducting of clinical and economic systematic literature reviews (SLRs). The HTA team also work collaboratively with our Health Economics and Statistics (HES) team to develop health economic models including budget impact models and cost-effectiveness analyses. Many of our Analysts in HTA have gone on to study for a fully-funded postgraduate Masters degree in Health Economics from the University of York.
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 HTA 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.
Hybrid Working Policy: We recognise that home-working can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. At the same time, 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.
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.
Career Profile
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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.
Whilst an interest in health economics or statistics is required, 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:
7. An undergraduate degree level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum or equivalent). Postgraduate qualifications (minimum 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
8. An interest in working with quantitative data, as well as the ability to handle this comfortably
9. 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 and regulatory documents
10. Being self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn and develop your skills
11. An exceptional level of attention to detail
12. Strong analytical skills
13. 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
14. Exceptional written English, which you will use in client work, email communication and internal messaging
15. Effective verbal communication skills, which you will use when working with colleagues and clients
16. The ability to tailor your communication style for a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, patient groups, suppliers, clients, non-scientific colleagues and governmental bodies
17. A proactive mindset, including the ability to recognise challenges and suggest solutions with limited guidance
18. 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
19. 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
20. A willingness to get involved with, and contribute to, your wider division
21. Embodying Costello Medical’s values, which includes being committed to delivering high quality work, championing innovation in healthcare, acting with integrity and supporting your colleagues as they would support you
22. Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desired requirements for this role are:
23. Experience with health economic theory, literature reviews or meta-analyses
24. Advanced skills in Excel and knowledge of VBA
25. 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 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 should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2024 and early 2025, which occur on a monthly basis, and 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.
This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices. Please note office space in London is severely limited until we move to our new office in late 2024, so alternative working arrangements may need to be made in the short term. You can learn more about our office locations here:
What We Offer
26. A starting salary of £39,000
27. A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
28. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
29. The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
30. Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
31. 4% employer pension contributions
32. Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
33. Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
34. Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
35. Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
36. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
37. Discounted gym membership
38. Comprehensive travel insurance
39. Flexible working hours
40. Regular company-funded social activities
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