Statistician

Role Summary Responsibilities: You will devise and perform statistical analysis plans and communicate the methodologies and results to our clients in the healthcare sector. Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications, education and previous experience. Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous vacation allowance, private medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with up to a 5% employer contribution, life insurance, full funding and study leave for external training. Role Type: Full‑time, permanent. Start Date: We are recruiting for start dates in 2026; please state your availability on your application form. Application Deadlines: No set deadlines; recommended to apply early. Start dates may close if suitable candidates are found. Location: Boston office. About the Role Our Statistics team provides statistical and analytical expertise across Costello Medical, devising statistical analysis plans and performing data analysis within R, Excel, Stan, SQL and BUGS software. The team communicates the methodologies and results in both written and oral formats to drug and device manufacturers and doctors. Analyses vary across patient‑level clinical trial data, observational real‑world data and published aggregate data, using techniques such as regression analysis, survival analysis and complex Bayesian network meta‑analysis. You will work in project teams alongside colleagues from all specialities to ensure that statistics projects are completed to a high standard, on time and in line with client expectations. The role includes training in technical aspects, project management skills and client communication. Delivering project work requires close collaboration with clients and, following a successful induction period, you will increasingly participate in client calls and meetings with external stakeholders. Our team typically works on several projects at one time; the results of each analysis can feed into publications, health economic models or health technology assessment submissions, exposing you to a wide variety of services and therapeutic areas. Hybrid Working Policy: Flexible working arrangements allow you to work from home for up to half of the time, measured across a 2‑week rolling period. Employees may work outside of Massachusetts for up to 4 weeks annually. About You The successful candidate will enjoy problem solving and thinking outside the box to develop innovative solutions, and be passionate about improving patient outcomes by applying statistical knowledge and technical skills to the healthcare industry. Essential Requirements A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific or mathematical discipline (minimum GPA 3.3) with a focus on statistics and data analysis. Proficiency in the R programming language, and willingness and ability to rapidly develop programming skills. The technical and mathematical ability, coupled with 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, and ability to maintain high quality deliverables under multiple competing demands. A high level of organisation, flexibility to respond to changing deadlines. The ability to use initiative and work independently, in addition to working collaboratively within project teams. Excellent written English, assessed during the selection process. Desired Requirements A Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or mathematical discipline. Experience with Python, Stan, SQL. Experience and/or knowledge of medical data, clinical processes or trials. Benefits Discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year. 23–27 days vacation leave, 6 public holidays plus 1 floating day. Hybrid and flexible working options, including up to half‑time home working. Private medical, dental and vision insurance, and life insurance. 401K plan with up to 5% employer match. Paid funding for external education and study leave. Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Visa Sponsorship We welcome international candidates but cannot provide visa sponsorship for working visas. Candidates must have independent right to work in the US; we may consider those on temporary visas such as OPT. #J-18808-Ljbffr Costello Medical, Inc.