Senior Analyst / Senior Medical Writer - Medical Communications

Costello Medical, Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare agency in London seeks a Senior Analyst/Senior Medical Writer to lead Medical Communications projects. The role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and project management expertise. The position offers a starting salary of £50,000 with flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements. Apply early to secure your start date for 2025 or 2026.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share bonuses

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in medical communications projects.
• Ability to tailor communication style to different audiences.
• Experience in leading project teams and managing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Communications projects with high quality deliverables.
• Review and guide junior colleagues' work.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong English writing skills

Proficient in Excel

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Role Summary

Senior Analysts and Senior Medical Writers take a leading role across projects and work alongside the teams to ensure that client deliverables are created to an exceptionally high standard, in line with agreed timelines. This involves providing strategic advice to clients at project initiation, supervision of the project team and regular interaction with clients. Senior Analysts and Senior Medical Writers are central to the quality control of a project, involving the review of colleagues' work and the provision of constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Lead diverse Medical Communications projects within a skilled project team to deliver high-quality work to clients. Review junior colleagues\' work for accuracy and quality, as well as plan and oversee projects.
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Global Headquarters in Cambridge, with offices in London, Manchester and Bristol

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• 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
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2025 and 2026, including November, December and January. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines: There are no set application deadlines; strongly recommend applying early. The role or start dates may close when suitable candidates are found

Role Details

• Hybrid Working Policy: Flexible arrangements allow time from home after probation. During probation (normally first 6 months) you may work from home 1 day per week.
• Career Progression: Career paths include progression to Consultant or Publication Manager with responsibilities for client management, budgeting, business development and potentially line management.
• Projects: Work across Publications (strategic planning, poster design, manuscript production, abstract development) and Medical Affairs (advisory boards, medical information materials, congress support, education materials).

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economics and outcomes research. We work with pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2017 and were awarded B Corp accreditation in 2022.

About You

We are looking for collaborative, self-motivated individuals with professional experience within an agency setting (typically at least two years). Experience should include:

• Delivery of medical communications projects – publications, medical affairs, or both
• Direct client communication and adapting to different communication styles
• Day-to-day leadership of project teams, including delegation and time management

Essential requirements include:

• A degree in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1). Specialisms welcome (biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, etc.)
• Attention to detail and high written accuracy
• Strong English writing skills and ability to tailor style for different audiences
• Project management skills ensuring timely delivery
• Proficient data presentation skills with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to provide client recommendations on content and approach
• Ability to maintain high-quality deliverables under multiple demands
• Proven ability to build robust client relationships
• Ability to motivate colleagues and lead project components

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £50,000, with discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice yearly
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank/public holidays; holiday buy/sell scheme
• Flexible hours and up to half-time remote work after probation
• Flexible benefits scheme with cash payments, enhanced pension contributions, and more
• Private Medical Insurance with medical history disregard
• 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

Application Process and Equal Opportunity

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved. The recruitment process includes a phone interview, an assessment, and an interview with a short presentation. The process typically lasts around 4 weeks but can be adjusted. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Note: Please do not rely solely on AI to generate application materials as you may be applying with confidential data.

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