Senior Analyst – Rare Diseases

Costello Medical

. Lead a variety of Rare Disease projects alongside project teams .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Rare Disease projects, providing strategic client recommendations, and delivering high-quality medical communications. Proficient in project management, scientific writing, and developing innovative solutions for complex challenges in the healthcare sector.

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Project Management SkillsMedical Communications ExperienceScientific Writing SkillsClient Communication LeadershipHEOR and Market Access Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementScientific WritingMedical CommunicationsHEORMarket AccessValue DevelopmentEvidence DevelopmentHTA SubmissionsLiterature ReviewsClient Recommendations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAdaptabilityCustomer Service CommitmentMentoringCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseUltra-Rare DiseaseValue MaterialsClient PartnershipsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a variety of Rare Disease projects alongside project teams
Take ownership of client projects and provide strategic advice
Support and mentor project teams to deliver high-quality deliverables on agreed timelines
Deliver projects spanning value and access, evidence development, and medical communications
Contribute to medical activities and events, publications, literature reviews, value materials, and HTA submissions
Develop innovative approaches for challenges in rare and ultra-rare diseases
Contribute to long-term client partnerships
Support business development initiatives
Lead and contribute to project proposals and pitches
Identify opportunities to expand work with existing clients
Explore potential new client accounts
Build and independently manage a pipeline of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline, minimum 2.1
Relevant professional experience delivering projects in an agency/consultancy setting
Direct experience leading projects related to medical communications, HEOR and/or market access
Experience working within rare disease indications is beneficial
Technical and strategic knowledge to provide insightful client recommendations
Strong scientific writing skills
Ability to tailor content for payers, HCPs, patients, clients, and internal teams
Experience leading written and verbal client communication
Ability to adapt to varied communication styles
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional attention to detail and written accuracy
Excellent proficiency in English and numeracy
Demonstrable project management skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Commitment to exceptional customer service and quality deliverables
Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
Hybrid and flexible working options
25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Flexible working hours
Work from home for up to half of working time after passing probation
Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments and additional pension contributions
Private Medical Insurance
Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
Critical Illness Cover
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service