Project Coordinators are based in each of our scientific divisions and support with a wide range of administrative, project coordination and scientific tasks. These divisions are broadly described as Medical Communications, Value and Access and Evidence Development, and also include the specialist areas of Rare Diseases, MedTech and Health Policy. Your interest in the different areas of our work will be explored at the various recruitment stages and you will be assigned to a division when you join. Many Project Coordinators also work cross-divisionally, giving them the opportunity to explore a wide variety of project types and responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the Project Coordinator role are varied. In a typical week, the majority of your time will be spent overseeing the delivery of scientific work to our clients in the healthcare sector, with responsibility for the smooth running of projects. This will include identifying and suggesting improvements to processes, as well as implementation of these changes, with the aim of enhancing quality and efficiency within the team and, where appropriate, across the wider company.
You may also work on internal projects that contribute to the successful operation of your team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Hybrid Working Policy: We recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. At the same time, we believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace, they belong to and feel part of, is never lost.
Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home for up to half of the time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role) you will be able to work from home for 1 day per week.
We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/
To learn more about a typical day for a Project Assistant at Costello Medical, please click here: https://www.costellomedical.com/day-in-the-life/project-assistant.html (Note: this role was previously titled Project Assistant)
Analysts, Medical Writers and Project Coordinators share a similar level of responsibilities; however the roles do differ significantly in terms of daily duties.
Analysts and Medical Writers conduct detailed analyses of scientific data to create a variety of materials that are presented to, and used by, our clients.
Whilst working on the same projects across a variety of disease areas, Project Coordinators use their scientific knowledge to provide project management support and administrative help to project teams, allowing the timely delivery of high quality work. Additionally, Project Coordinators work with senior colleagues within their division to carry out internal administrative tasks, suggesting improvements and working to maximise efficiency within their teams.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be proactive and have strong organisation and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, you will enjoy making a positive difference and reducing the administrative burden of those you support. This role will suit those who are passionate about the concept of evidence-based medicine, have an excellent attention to detail and a talent for communication. You will receive close training and mentorship from experienced colleagues, so no prior experience is required.
Essential requirements for the role are:
Benefits
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising 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 organisations. Our lasting client partnerships create a direct and measurable impact on the successful launch of novel therapies and devices across a wide range of disease areas. Our vision is to be a community of the very best people, constantly challenging ourselves to make meaningful and outstanding contributions to improving healthcare.
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.
Our recruitment process includes two short assessments, followed by a telephone or video interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to an interview. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 1 month; 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 [email protected] should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
We are currently recruiting for January, February and March 2025 start dates. 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 because the role will close when suitable candidates are found.
This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester and Bristol offices. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations
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. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.
While we embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to innovate and improve processes, we want to understand your unique skills and experiences throughout the recruitment process. Therefore, if you use AI to assist with your application, we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate your application materials. As your role may involve developing new written content from scratch and handling confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI technology, it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or application process.
Due to the Skilled Worker visa regulations, you will only be eligible for visa sponsorship if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
You will be asked to provide details of your right to work in the UK within your application, which will be used to help assess your eligibility for visa sponsorship.
Please check the following link to read more about the criteria on the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less. Please contact [email protected] should you have any questions.
