Analyst​/Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Please note we have a separate job advert for candidates interested in joining our Value and Access or Evidence Development teams, which you can find here:
Costello Medical - Current Openings. Please apply for one role at a time because assessment processes differ.

• Responsibilities:
  You will work on medical communications projects that involve the detailed analysis and presentation of data from clinical trials, which are instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies.
• 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 throughout 2026; 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, 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, Bristol and Edinburgh offices.

Analysts and Medical Writers work on projects involving the detailed analysis of data from clinical trials and the assimilation and creative presentation of this analysis in different formats. These deliverables include posters, slide sets and peer-reviewed publications, and they are used directly by our clients in communication with a range of external stakeholders, making them instrumental to the successful uptake of novel therapies.

The work is structured on a project-by-project basis and you will usually be working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time.

You will work in project teams alongside experienced colleagues, who provide one-to-one training in the technical aspects of the role, including 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.

Costello Medical is organised into service areas that each focus on specific medical communications and health economics services or serve distinct sectors of the healthcare industry. In this role, you’ll join our Medical Communications service area, working specifically within our Medical Affairs or Publications teams. New team members who work solely on Publications projects will have the job title of Medical Writer, whilst all other new joiners will be called Analysts.

When you start, you’ll be allocated a "home" team based on factors such as your interests, skills, and current business needs.

Members of the Publications team collaborate closely with clients and leading opinion experts to create materials that clearly share important scientific and clinical findings with broad audiences. Your responsibilities include preparing abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations for major international conferences, plus offering support during those events. You may also contribute to regulatory documents, plain language summaries, and publications related to policy topics.

The role features personalised training covering technical skills such as best practices for publication and strategic planning. This position suits individuals eager to combine scientific writing with creativity to produce impactful projects for diverse clients.

Medical Affairs serves as a vital link between clinical development and commercial departments within pharmaceutical and device companies. With a strong focus on patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs), its core activities aim to educate, inform…