Costello Medical Looking for Analyst/Medical Writer Internship at Boston, Massachusetts Full Time

Role Summary
Responsibilities: You will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working across Medical Communications, Evidence Development and Value and Access projects, all of which involve the assimilation, interpretation and creative presentation of scientific data related to pharmaceuticals or medical devices
Compensation: $20 per hour
Benefits: Hybrid working option (work from home up to 1 day per week), generous vacation leave allowance, flexible working hours, access to medical, dental and vision insurance and more
Role Type: Full-time, 11-week internship
Start Date: Monday 3rd June to Friday 16th August 2023 inclusive. The deadline for applications is Sunday 21st January 2023
Location: This role is available in our Boston office

About the Role

Our internships are ideal for current students and recent graduates in the sciences seeking to gain an insight into life at a fast-growing healthcare consultancy. 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. You will be presented with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working across various projects, all of which involve the assimilation, interpretation and creative presentation of scientific data related to pharmaceuticals or medical devices. Specific tasks could include performing systematic searches of medical literature, developing abstracts, posters and manuscripts related to clinical trial data, or summarizing the available clinical and economic evidence on interventions to support discussions with payers.

You will typically be working on approximately three projects at any one time, with different Costello Medical project teams, and across different clients and disease areas. Interns receive one-to-one training in all aspects of their role, and can expect to learn about project management and effective communication with clients. Overall, we endeavor to make our internship an accurate reflection of a permanent Analyst/Medical Writer role at Costello Medical.

Analyst/Medical Writer Interns are based in each of our scientific divisions. These are broadly described as Medical Communications, Value and Access and Evidence Development. If you have a particular interest in one of our teams, please indicate this in your cover letter. Please note that, if successful, your division will be confirmed closer to your start date and, whilst every effort will be made to consider your divisional preference, this will be subject to business need and project availability.

A Day in the Life of a Analyst/Medical Writer Intern

To learn more about a typical day for a Analyst/Medical Writer Intern at Costello Medical, please click here: (url removed)

Career Prospects After the Internship

During the internship program, individuals performing well will be given the opportunity to extend their internship to six months; this allows our interns to further develop their skills and gain experience of other areas of the company. Additionally, there is the opportunity for strong candidates to apply for the Analyst/Medical Writer role and join our expanding team on a permanent basis. This is a route which is encouraged, and that many current colleagues have taken across a variety of divisions. On average, 40% of our Analyst/Medical Writer Interns move into a permanent role with Costello Medical.

To learn more about the personal and professional development we offer at Costello Medical, please click below to read firsthand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: (url removed)

Requirements

About You

This internship is suited to recent graduates as well as current students who are permitted to complete full time internships during the summer.

Essential requirements for the role are:

A degree or enrolled in a degree program in a scientific discipline (minimum or expected GPA 3.3). We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of educational backgrounds, but particularly those with coursework in the life sciences
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate scientific material clearly in both written and oral form for a variety of audiences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan your own work effectively, with a proactive approach to task prioritization and time management
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong self-motivation, self-awareness and willingness to learn, with a desire to contribute to the company above and beyond project work
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
A genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of science

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 organisations. 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 five 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 written assessment and proofreading exercise for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with the Internship Program Lead and another member of staff.

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 (url removed) should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are currently recruiting for our June start date and the internship will run from Monday 3rd June to Friday 16th August 2024 inclusive. The deadline for applications is Sunday 21st January 2024 with interviews taking place from Monday 19th February 2024. We strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application.

Benefits

What We Offer

We offer $20 per hour and you will be entitled to pro-rated vacation days, based on internship length. We are proud of our position in The Best Companies Top 100 Companies to Work for list which has been achieved for five consecutive years, awarded because of the friendly and supportive environment that we generate for our colleagues and the opportunities offered for quick progression and increased responsibility. We provide exceptional internal training, opportunities to work on pro bono and charitable projects and regular company-funded social activities.

How to Apply

You are required to submit your resume and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter you should explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical. Your resume should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at (url removed) 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 or CPT visa.