Statistician jobs in Massachusetts

Role Summary

·    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

·    Salary: $73,000 to $76,000 depending on qualifications and previous experience

·    Benefits: Hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, private medical and dental insurance, 401K plan, life insurance, full funding for external training, comprehensive travel insurance and more

·    Role Type: Full-time, permanent

·    Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates including May, June, and July 2024 and you will be asked to state your preference on your application form

·    Location: This role is available in our Boston office

About the Role

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, and 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 specialties 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. You will therefore be exposed to a wide variety of our service and a broad range of therapeutic areas. To read more about our recent articles and publications, please visit our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/research/articles-publications/

A Day in the Life of a Statistician

To learn more about a typical day for a Statistician at Costello Medical, please click here: https://www.costellomedical.com/day-in-the-life/statistician.html  

Starting Your Career as a Statistician

Andrei, a Senior Statistician at Costello Medical, has recently written an article for the University of Cambridge where he shares how after studying Mathematics at University, and seeking a role where he could use his mathematical skills for good, led to his meaningful and impactful career as a Statistician at Costello Medical: https://unicamcareers.edublogs.org/2023/01/27/careers-in-data-quantitative-degrees-can-lead-to-meaningful-careers-in-healthcare/

In our Boston office, candidates have joined us from U.S. universities with a range of disciplines, featuring strong backgrounds in Statistics and Biostatistics. For instance, Anna (Statistician) holds an undergraduate degree in Statistics and Zarena (Senior Statistician) joined us with a Master's degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Biostatistics.

About You

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys problem solving and thinking outside the box to develop innovative solutions. In line with the company’s values, you will be passionate about improving patient outcomes by applying your statistical knowledge and technical skills to the healthcare industry.

Essential requirements for the role are:

·        A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum GPA 3.3) with a focus on statistics and data analysis. A Masters or PhD would be highly advantageous

·        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 organization, 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

Desired requirements for the role are:

·        Experience with Python Stan, SQL

·        Experience in and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specializing in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organizations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022 Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. Following this, you will also be sent a technical assessment, using R programming, and a proofreading exercise that we ask you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation you can prepare for in advance. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 6 weeks, however, this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are currently recruiting for May, June, and August 2024 start dates and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application. The role may close when suitable candidates are found.

Please note that this role is available in our Boston office. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations

What We Offer

·        A starting salary of $73,000 to $76,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience

·        A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year

·        Private medical insurance with a company contribution

·        Dental and vision cover

·        23 days’ vacation leave increasing by 1 day to a maximum of 27 days. 6 public holidays plus 1 floating holiday

·        The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time

·        Retirement savings via a 401k plan

·        Paid funding for external education and study leave

·        Life insurance

·        Comprehensive travel insurance

·        Flexible and reasonable working hours

·        Regular company-funded social activities

Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-us/

How to Apply

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Visa Sponsorship

We welcome applications from international candidates, but we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for working visas. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the US independently from the company. However, we are able to consider those on a temporary visa, such as an OPT visa.