Data Scientist

Role Summary

• Responsibilities:
  You will turn ideas into actionable business value for Costello Medical and clients by shaping and advancing data science services, leading cross‑team initiatives, expanding machine learning/AI offerings, managing databases, and taking full ownership to drive ideas forward and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Salary:
  From £45,000 per annum. Individuals with extensive expertise may be considered for senior positions within the team, with both job title and salary range adjusted accordingly
• 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 or part‑time (minimum 22.5 hours per week), permanent or 1‑year fixed‑term contract
• Start Date:
  
  The role will ideally commence in April, May or June 2026, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Final date to receive applicationss:
  Whilst there are no set Final date to receive applicationss, 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 Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices

This newly created role will support the expansion of our small group of Data Scientists, who work within the larger Evidence Development team. This growth is being driven by rising client demand for data science expertise. As a member of this multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing our Data Science services for clients.

This role will be cross‑functional, working predominantly with our Statistics, Literature Reviews, Engineering and Real‑World Evidence (RWE) teams on a variety of project types. As one of the few Data Scientists at the company, you will be responsible for applying your expertise to our projects to suggest data science solutions to business problems.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1.Building Bespoke Web Applications and Interactive Tools:

• Collaborate with the Statistics team to create apps that display the results of analysis
• Build visual web applications that display health economic models

2.Building Internal Tools and Automation of Processes:

• Assist in automation of data extraction and report generation

3.Building and Managing Databases:

• Collaborate with the RWE team to create an internal data directory
• Develop databases and tools to facilitate data management
• Work with the Engineering team to build a literature management platform

4.Expanding Service Offerings:

• Implement business development skills to identify machine learning opportunities with new or existing clients
• Support with data processing on RWE projects, which utilise data from a variety of sources (EHR, disease registries, claim databases etc.)
• Provide visualisation of healthcare data across multiple teams

Our standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however, we can also consider applicants looking for part‑time hours of at least 22.5 hours per week.

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:

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 on the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017, as well as receiving B Corporation Accreditation in 2022.

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In this role, it is essential to transform ideas into actionable business benefits, both for Costello Medical and our clients. As this is a standalone role within the company, you need to demonstrate the initiative and…