Costello Medical · 2 weeks ago
Statistician
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $76K/yrCostello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specializing in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. They are seeking a Statistician who will be responsible for devising and performing statistical analysis plans, communicating methodologies and results to clients in the healthcare sector, and collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
ConsultingHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for devising and performing statistical analysis plans and then communicating the methodologies and results of these to our clients in the healthcare sector
Our Statistics team provide statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, devising statistical analysis plans and performing data analysis within R, Excel, Stan, SQL and BUGS software
They are also responsible for communicating the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers, and doctors
The statistical analyses vary across patient-level clinical trial data, observational study (real-world) data, and published aggregate data
Our work involves a range of techniques such as basic statistical analysis of individual patient data, regression analysis, survival analysis and complex Bayesian network meta-analysis using both standard and emerging methods
You will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that statistics projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard, on time and in line with client expectations
You will receive training in the technical aspects of the role, project management skills and effective client communication
Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients and, following a successful induction period, you will increasingly participate in client calls and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
Our team typically work on several projects at one time and the results of each analysis can feed into publications, value materials, health economic models or health technology assessment submissions
Qualification
Required
A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum GPA 3.3) with a focus on statistics and data analysis
Proficiency in the R programming language, and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills
The technical and mathematical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
A willingness to trial, explore or recommend new software or techniques that may suit specific projects
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain a high level of customer service and the quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
A high level of organisation, with the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
The ability to use your initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams
Excellent written English, which will be assessed during the selection process
Preferred
A Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline
Experience with Python Stan, SQL
Experience in and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials
Benefits
Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
Hybrid and flexible working options
Generous vacation allowance
Private medical and dental insurance
401K plan with up to a 5% employer contribution
Life insurance
Full funding and study leave for external training
Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service
Company
Costello Medical
Costello Medical provides medical communications and health economic services.
Founded in 2008
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-13
2024-04-07
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