Analyst/Medical Writer Internship – July

Job title:

Analyst/Medical Writer Internship – July

Company

Costello Medical

Job description

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will be presented with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of projects, typically working on two to three projects, and likely

across two different divisions , for the duration of your internship * Salary: A monthly stipend of £1,950

• Benefits: Hybrid working options, statutory holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, as well as funded social activities
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary internship
• Start Date: Monday 1st July to Friday 13th September 2024 inclusive. The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th February 2024
• Location: This role is available in our

and our office

About the Role

Our internships are ideal for current students and recent graduates in the sciences seeking to gain an insight into life at a fast-growing healthcare consultancy. 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. You will be presented with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of projects, typically working on two to three projects for the duration of your internship. All projects involve the assimilation, interpretation and creative presentation of data from clinical trials, and depending on your divisional and project allocations, you could be working on anything from medical communications to market access and evidence synthesis. Specific tasks could include supporting the preparation of medical education slides, performing systematic searches of medical literature, developing clinical trial manuscripts, or assimilating clinical and cost-effectiveness evidence to support HTA submissions to NICE. These meaningful and exciting projects contribute to improving healthcare outcomes globally. Interns receive one-to-one training on the technical aspects of the role and learn about project management and effective communication with clients.

Analyst/Medical Writer Interns may be based in any of our scientific divisions, and whilst you are here you would likely be working across projects for two different divisions. These are broadly categorised as , and , and also include the specialist areas of , and . If you have a particular interest in any of our services please indicate this in your cover letter. Please note that, if successful, your division will be confirmed closer to your start date and, whilst every effort will be made to consider your divisional preference, this will be subject to business need and project availability.

A Day in the Life of an Analyst/Medical Writer Intern

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Career Prospects After the Internship

During the internship programme, individuals performing well may be given the opportunity to extend their internship for up to an additional three months (note that this is dependent on business need). When this happens, it this allows our interns to further develop their skills and potentially gain experience of other areas of the company (again, dependent on business need as well as the individual’s interests). Additionally, there is the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Analyst/Medical Writer role and join our expanding team on a permanent basis. On average, 40% of our Analyst/Medical Writer Interns move into a permanent role with Costello Medical. These meaningful and exciting projects contribute to improving healthcare outcomes globally. To see examples of our work, please click here:

To learn more about the personal and professional development we offer at Costello Medical, please click below to read firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company:

Requirements

About You

This internship is suited to recent graduates and post-graduates, as well as current students who are permitted to complete full time internships either during the holidays or as a placement as a part of their degree. Please note that we do not recommend completing the Analyst/Medical Writer Internship programme at the same time as studying, completing a dissertation or writing a PhD thesis due to the competing demands of your workload in your course and the role.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• An undergraduate degree level qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1 or expected 2.1). Postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) would be an advantage, but they are not a requirement for the role. We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialisms, including but not limited to; biology, chemistry, pharmacy and medicine
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate scientific material clearly in both written and oral form for a variety of audiences
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan your own work effectively, with a proactive approach to task prioritisation and time management
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong self-motivation, self-awareness and willingness to learn, with a desire to contribute to the company above and beyond project work
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of science

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. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in for five consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a . We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a written assessment and proofreading exercise for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with our Career Development Programme Directors.

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. Please to read more about this and contact the People Team via should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are currently recruiting for our July start date and the internship will run from Monday 1st July to Friday 13th September 2024 inclusive. The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th February 2024 with interviews taking place from Monday 18th March 2024. We strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application.

Benefits

What We Offer

The stipend for interns is £1,950 per calendar month, and you will be entitled to statutory holiday. We are proud of our position in The Best Companies Top 100 Companies to Work For list which has been achieved for five consecutive years, awarded because of the friendly and supportive environment that we generate for our colleagues and the opportunities offered for personal and professional development. We provide exceptional internal training, opportunities to work on pro bono and charitable projects, and regular company-funded social activities.

How to Apply

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. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.

Expected salary

£23400 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:02:51 GMT

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