Analyst​/Medical Writer - Medical Communications

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 clinical decisions, enhance patient care, and collect insights that guide product development. As part of the Medical Affairs team, you’ll engage directly with clients to communicate the scientific foundation behind products through diverse projects such as medical education events, advisory boards, and medical information resources.

Collaboration with expert advisors and event speakers is essential, and supporting events on‑site may offer international travel opportunities. In this role, you will further develop robust scientific, creative, and writing skills as well as gain in-depth knowledge of specific therapy areas. Effectively presenting complex scientific information to audiences with varying levels of expertise will be especially beneficial for success. You may also have chances to collaborate with teams outside Medical Communications, like those in Health Policy, Rare Diseases or Med Tech.

If you are interested in these areas, please note your preferred teams on your application form.

• Conducting detailed analysis of clinical trial data and creating materials for different audiences in various formats
• Close collaboration with clients, including participating in teleconferences and face‑to‑face meetings with external stakeholders
• Supporting project management and client communication, alongside experienced colleagues
• Working on several projects in different disease areas at any one time
• Engaging with different teams within the company to develop a broad understanding of service offerings and clients