Epidemiologist

Costello Medical

Join Costello Medical as an Epidemiologist, working on real-world studies and statistical analyses in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those with a healthcare background and strong analytical skills.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will work on projects that involve the design and execution of a wide variety of real-world studies
Perform statistical analyses and communicate results to external stakeholders in the healthcare sector
Ensure that RWE projects are completed to an exceptionally high standard
Participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with external stakeholders
Contribute to the design, execution and subsequent reporting of prospective, retrospective and cross-sectional real-world studies
Develop protocols and statistical analysis, acquire and analyse data, and communicate findings in both written and oral formats
Work in project teams alongside colleagues from all service areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree level or higher qualification in a relevant subject is required (minimum 2.1 or above)
A good understanding of epidemiological techniques and data analysis methods
A good understanding of statistical techniques, sufficient to engage in technical discussions with our Statisticians
The technical ability, coupled with the written and oral communication skills, to explain complex techniques and results to non-experts
A good understanding of the R programming language used for the analysis of large datasets, and the willingness and ability to rapidly develop your programming skills
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
Excellent organisational skills, 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; this will be assessed during the selection process

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
25 days annual leave plus bank and public holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisepidemiological techniquesdata analysis methodsR programming languageprotocol developmentdata acquisitiondata analysisreportingstatistical techniquesreal-world studies

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailcustomer serviceorganisational skillsflexibilityinitiativeindependent workcollaborative workwritten communicationoral communication

Certifications

degree level qualification