Project Coordinator - Health Economics

Costello Medical; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health economics consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will manage administrative and technical duties related to client projects, ensuring quality across deliverables. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal for individuals with a scientific background looking to apply their skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share bonuses

Hybrid working options

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• Understanding and interpreting complex health economic and statistical analyses.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage time and respond to conflicting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure quality of technical documents.
• Support write-up of clinical and economic analyses.
• Coordinate project teams and monitor timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in scientific or quantitative discipline

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

• Overview:

  We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the Health Economics team. You will perform a range of administrative, coordination, and technical duties related to client projects, while supporting company and team initiatives. The team has grown significantly in size and scope, bringing an exciting opportunity to enhance project delivery and processes across the healthcare sector.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and ensure quality and consistency of technical documents, including reports, manuscripts, statistical analysis plans, economic model specifications, abstracts, and posters.
  • Support the write‑up of methods and results from clinical and economic analyses into engaging reports.
  • Search online databases for model inputs, extract relevant data into Excel.
  • Reformat scientific documents to meet client requirements or submission guidelines.
  • Assist Project Managers with client communications and progress reports to enhance customer service.
  • Coordinate project team and monitor project timelines in collaboration with the project manager.
  • Schedule meetings, record minutes, and coordinate distribution.
  • Review project budgets, proofread client proposals, and support resource planning to optimise team productivity.
  • Manage referencing and prepare reference packs of technical materials.
  • Take ownership of tasks in the project management system to support correct budgeting and invoicing.
  • Help project teams stay updated on latest sources of information and industry guidelines to inform their work.
  • Organise internal team meetings and activities.
• Hybrid Working Policy:

  We value face‑to‑face time for fostering community and collaboration, while recognising the benefits of homeworking for work‑life balance. After probation, eligible colleagues may work from home up to half of their time over a two‑week rolling period. During the first six months, work from home is limited to one day per week.

• Part‑time Options:

  The standard working week is 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, but we can also consider applicants seeking 30 hours per week.

• Career Development:

  We offer many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Within this role, there is scope to progress to Senior Project Coordinator and then to Account Coordination Manager or Account Manager, taking on increased responsibility for team operation, resource planning, budgeting, and productivity.

• Recruitment Process:

  The process includes a short assessment, a self‑recorded video interview, followed by a final stage interview with members of the Health Economics team. The entire process typically lasts around one month, with flexibility where required.

• Visa Sponsorship:
  • You are classified as a New Entrant, including applicants under 26, currently studying in the UK, or recent UK graduates, among other qualifying criteria.
  • You have a PhD in a STEM subject.
• Qualifications:
  • A degree level or equivalent qualification in a scientific or quantitative discipline (minimum 2.1), with postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2.1) considered an advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to understand and interpret the output of complex health economic and statistical analyses.
  • Excellent organisational skills and a passion for maintaining high levels of organisation across tasks and processes.
  • Exceptional written English, used in client work, email communication, and internal messaging.
  • Effective verbal communication skills, used when working with colleagues and clients.
  • The ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, patient groups, suppliers, clients, non‑scientific colleagues, and governmental bodies.
  • Self‑motivation, enthusiasm, genuine interest in healthcare, and eagerness to learn new scientific areas.
  • The ability to respond to conflicting deadlines, work independently, and self‑manage time.
  • The self‑awareness to reflect on performance and willingness to take ownership of work and career development.
  • A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  • A desire and aptitude for collaborative working across project teams, sharing knowledge to achieve common objectives.
  • A “can do” approach, with initiative, positivity, and creativity to continually improve service delivery.
  • Embodying Costello Medical’s values: commitment to quality work, innovation in healthcare, integrity, and support for colleagues.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Academic Transition:

  We warmly welcome applicants from academia who wish to transition into a commercial, industry‑based role, offering training, mentorship, and a collaborative culture that values academic perspectives.

• Benefits:
  • Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options.
  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank and public holidays, with a holiday buy‑and‑sell scheme.
  • Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home up to half of working time after probation.
  • Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions, and more.
  • Private medical insurance 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.
  • Learn more about our full reward package and other benefits: Costello Medical Benefits.
• Role Type: Full or part‑time, permanent.
• Start Date: This role will ideally commence in January 2026 but can accommodate a later start date. Applicants should state availability in the application form.
• Application Deadlines: No fixed deadline, but we recommend applying early. The role will close when suitable candidates are found.
• Location: Available in Manchester, Bristol, London, and Cambridge offices.