Role Summary
* Responsibilities: In this role, you will deliver pro bono work using a broad range of technical expertise and knowledge across our service offerings with the opportunity to create materials for different audiences, often for patients, their carers or healthcare professionals.
* Salary: £39,000 per annum (please note that we have established salary bands that are determined by your level of educational attainment to ensure a fair and consistent approach for all applicants, eliminating the need for individual negotiations).
* 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 from July 2025 onwards, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst every effort will be made to consider your preferred start date, this may be subject to business need.
* 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, Manchester and Bristol offices.
About the Role
Our Pro Bono team offers a rare and special opportunity to engage in meaningful work that many other healthcare communications agencies don't provide - a dedicated team exclusively focused on delivering our services for free to charities and not-for-profit organisations. In 2024 alone, we contributed 2,554 days of support to a range of health-focused non-profit organisations. This work advances our mission in promoting health by collaborating with organisations who may not otherwise have access to the skills and expertise that we provide.
We offer our full range of services on a pro bono basis, working collaboratively across our service offerings and office locations to secure the right expertise to fulfil project briefs. By joining as an Analyst within our Pro Bono team, you will develop the appropriate skills and deliver projects that require a broad range of technical expertise and knowledge across our service offerings, including health economics, literature reviews, medical writing, peer-reviewed publications, medical education and design materials.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Creating materials for different audiences, often for patients, their carers or healthcare professionals.
* Working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time.
* Supporting commercial projects to gain relevant experience for your professional development.
* Working in project teams alongside experienced colleagues.
* Close collaboration with clients, including participating in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders.
* Supporting with a range of internal activities linked to the Pro Bono team.
Why Join Our Pro Bono Team?
* Dedicated Pro Bono Focus: Few agencies can match our commitment to pro bono work, so joining us is a unique opportunity to specialise in working with not-for-profit organisations operating in the healthcare space.
* Variety of Projects: Engage in a wide range of project types including creating patient information and education materials and helping organisations to build their evidence base.
* Diverse Non-Profit Engagement: Collaborate with different organisations to drive positive change across numerous disease areas and patient communities.
* The Chance to Give Back Everyday: Embody our commitment to being a force for good by using your scientific expertise to drive impactful change for those who need it most.
A Day in the Life of an Analyst
To learn more about a typical day for a Pro Bono Analyst at Costello Medical, please click here: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/day-in-the-life-pro-bono-analyst/
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: https://www.costellomedical.com/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.
About You
We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for the non-profit sector, as well as an interest in the commercial side of healthcare and healthcare decision-making.
Essential requirements for the role are:
* An undergraduate degree level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1 or equivalent).
* An aptitude for, and experience of, planning and writing scientific documents.
* A passion for working closely with not-for-profit and charity organisations.
* A self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine interest in healthcare.
* An exceptional level of attention to detail.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Exceptional written English.
* Effective verbal communication skills.
* A proactive mindset.
* A collaborative approach to working.
* The self-awareness to reflect on your own work and performance.
* A willingness to get involved with, and contribute to, your wider division.
* Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What We Offer
Alongside our award-winning company culture, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
* A starting salary of £39,000, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays.
* Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications.
* Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance.
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.
Visa Sponsorship
We can provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates for our Analyst – Pro Bono role.
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