Costello Medical is a healthcare-focused scientific consultancy supporting pharmaceutical and medical device companies across a range of therapy areas. Its work spans market access, medical communications, health economics, medical education, evidence development, health technology assessment, and real-world evidence analysis. Founded in 2008, the company has grown to more than 300 people working across the UK, Singapore, China, and the US. Costello Medical’s multidisciplinary teams contribute research and communication expertise to projects intended to support better healthcare decisions. The company has also received a 3-star Best Companies™ accreditation and B Corp certification recognizing its social and environmental performance.
Qualitative Analyst
Conduct and analyse qualitative research with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals at Costello Medical. Turn findings into client deliverables and contribute to real-world evidence projects and service development.
Description
- Help develop Costello Medical’s qualitative research services.
- Plan and deliver qualitative research projects.
- Create research materials, conduct interviews and analyse qualitative data.
- Translate findings into reports, slide decks, posters, manuscripts and other materials for specific audiences.
- Contribute to Delphi panels, surveys, literature reviews and other evidence generation work.
- Build qualitative research capability by training and supporting colleagues.
- Contribute to business development through proposals, scoping opportunities and explaining the value of qualitative research.
- Work with clients and external stakeholders in virtual and in-person meetings.
- Coordinate projects and client communications across multiple projects and disease areas.
- Collaborate across the company to connect qualitative insights with real-world evidence and decision-making.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree, at least 2:1 or equivalent, in a scientific, health-related or social science subject.
- Practical qualitative research experience, including preparing interview or focus group guides and conducting interviews or other qualitative data collection.
- Experience using qualitative analysis approaches such as thematic, framework or qualitative content analysis.
- Experience planning and writing scientific documents.
- Willingness to apply your skills to quantitative and mixed-methods evidence projects.
- Ability to share qualitative expertise through training, mentoring or colleague support.
- Interest in business development, proposal writing and explaining the value of qualitative research.
- A strong interest in healthcare and eagerness to learn and develop.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage several projects and prioritise tasks.
- Exceptional written English.
- Clear and effective verbal communication.
- Ability to adapt communication for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, patient groups, suppliers, clients, non-scientific colleagues and government bodies.
- A proactive, collaborative and self-motivated approach.
- Willingness to take ownership of your work and career development.
- Willingness to contribute to the wider team.
- Commitment to Costello Medical’s values.
- Fluency with NVivo or other qualitative analysis software, plus Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Applicants must provide details of their UK right to work; visa sponsorship is limited to candidates meeting specified Skilled Worker visa criteria.
Benefits
- Discretionary profit-sharing bonus paid twice a year.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank and public holidays.
- Holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- After probation, work from home for up to half of your working time.
- Flexible benefits scheme with cash payments and additional pension contributions.
- Private medical insurance with comprehensive cover.
- Paid study leave.
- Funding for external qualifications.
- Critical illness cover.
- Income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service.
- An award-winning company culture and an inclusive, supportive workplace.
- Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.