Senior Analyst - Rare Diseases at Costello… · Cambridge

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will take a leading role across a variety of Rare Disease projects, working alongside project teams to ensure that work is delivered to an exceptionally high standard
• Salary: £50,000 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 or part-time, permanent position. Our standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however we can also consider applicants looking for part-time hours of 30 hours per week
• Start Date: The role will ideally commence in January 2027, but we also have start dates available every month of the year. 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 Manchester and Bristol offices

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced professional to help lead and grow our Rare Disease service offering as Costello Medical continues to expand. In this Senior Analyst role, you will take ownership of client projects, provide strategic advice, and support and mentor project teams to ensure delivery of high‑quality deliverables to agreed timelines.

You will play a key role in delivering projects that span value & access, evidence development and medical communications, all within rare disease indications. You will have the opportunity to contribute to diverse project types such as medical activities and events, publications, literature reviews, value materials and HTA submissions. This includes developing innovative approaches to overcome the unique challenges working within rare and ultra-rare diseases. Our work covers a range of client accounts, disease areas and technologies.

Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to the development of long‑term client partnerships and support business development initiatives. This includes leading and contributing to project proposals and pitches, identifying opportunities to expand our work with existing clients, and exploring potential new client accounts to support the continued growth of our Rare Disease offering. As you progress, you will also be expected to take increasing ownership of business development activities, including building and managing your own pipeline of work independently.

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, the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work list in 2025 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

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for healthcare and a proactive approach to fostering client relationships. This role calls for a blend of collaboration, self-motivation, and a passion for delivering exceptional deliverables and high-quality advice to clients. We are looking for an individual who enjoys variety and is happy to turn their hand to many different project types.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• An undergraduate degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1). We welcome candidates from a diverse range of specialisms, including biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, health economics, public health, or related fields
• Demonstrated professional experience in delivering relevant projects within an agency/consultancy setting, including direct experience leading the development of projects related to medical communications, HEOR and/or market access; direct experience working within rare disease indications would also be beneficial
• The technical and strategic knowledge to provide insightful recommendations to clients on project content and approach
• Strong scientific writing skills, with proficiency in tailoring content for various audiences (payers, HCPs, patients, clients, internal teams)
• Experience leading client communication in both written and verbal formats, and the ability to adapt to varied communication styles
• The proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a high degree of written accuracy and excellent proficiency in English and numeracy
• Demonstrable project management skills to ensure timely project delivery
• Proficiency in data presentation, with the ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to produce professional, high-standard work
• A commitment to maintaining exceptional customer service and quality deliverables amidst competing demands

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 which includes:
• A starting salary of £50,000 per annum, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year. Please note that we have established salary bands that ensures 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

Please click here to learn about our full reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/

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.

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 telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team and an assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation that 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 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 Senior Analyst 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.