Senior Analyst Value and Access

Description

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will take a leading role across a variety of scientific projects in the Value and Access team using your expertise to deliver high-quality projects and build client relationships. As an early member of each of these growing teams you will work closely with team leads and other senior colleagues to drive business development while having opportunities to directly oversee and manage junior team members supporting their development as we expand our presence and impact in Canada and the US
• Salary: A starting salary of CAD $90000 CAD $100000 per annum depending on previous experience (please note that we have established salary bands that are determined by your level of educational attainment to ensure a fair and consistent approach for all applicants eliminating the need for individual negotiations)
• Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working options generous vacation allowance private health and dental insurance life insurance RRSP/TFSA plan with up to a 5% employer contribution full funding and study leave for external training and more
• Role Type: Full-time; permanent
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2026 which occur on a monthly basis and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines: While there are no set application deadlines we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role or particular start dates may close when a suitable candidate is found
• Location: This role is available in our Vancouver office

About the Role

As a Senior Analyst within our Canadian Value and Access team you will play a leading role in the delivery of market access HTA and health economics projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will work alongside Team Heads Consultants Analysts and Project Coordinators to deliver high-quality projects that support reimbursement and access decisions across Canada.

Projects may include the development of HTA submission packages for CDA-AMC and INESSS writing up economic evaluations and budget impact analyses reimbursement strategy evidence generation planning value communication materials and other market access deliverables. You will work closely with clients throughout the project lifecycle including regular interaction over email and in meetings providing strategic input and ensuring projects are delivered to an exceptionally high standard and within agreed timelines. Senior Analysts are central to the quality of project deliverables and play a key role in training mentoring and supporting more junior colleagues. Responsibilities include reviewing work providing constructive feedback and contributing to the ongoing development of the wider project team.

As part of Costello Medicals growing Canadian presence you will primarily work on Canadian projects but you will also have the opportunity to work on international value and access projects with colleagues in our global offices.

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Requirements

About You

We are looking for individuals who are collaborative self-motivated and enthusiastic. You will take pride in producing exceptionally high-quality work and building successful client relationships. You will identify and capitalize on opportunities to go above and beyond for clients and exceed their expectations wherever possible. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment be highly organized and be able to manage timelines across multiple projects.

While we are seeking applications from those who already have at least 2 years experience delivering relevant project types within an agency setting we also are seeking those who are flexible and willing to learn and contribute to a wide variety of areas. You will be expected to work across different accounts spanning multiple disease areas and therefore should be able to familiarize yourself with new information quickly.

Specifically we are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• A degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum GPA 3.3). We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of specialties including but not limited to; biology chemistry pharmacy and medicine
• At least 2 years professional experience in a consulting pharmaceuticals medical devices or public sector role where you analyzed and communicated health data in different formats for key stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have experience working in HEOR within the Canadian setting such as working on HTA submission packages to CDA-AMC and/or INESSS
• Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to tailor writing style to different audiences
• Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of written accuracy
• Excellent proficiency in written English and arithmetic
• Excellent data presentation skills including the ability to use Excel PowerPoint and Word effectively and efficiently to produce a professional high standard of work
• Sufficient technical and strategic knowledge to provide clients with recommendations on project content and approach
• Experience in communicating directly with clients or key stakeholders including responding to different communication styles as well as a proven ability to build robust and sustainable relationships
• The capacity to maintain exceptional customer service and quality of deliverables under multiple competing demands
• Project management skills to enable timely project delivery
• The ability to motivate colleagues and take a leadership role in the delivery of project components
• Experience in reviewing and providing constructive feedback on junior colleagues work with the aim of supporting them to develop high quality deliverables

Benefits

What We Offer

Alongside our award-winning company culture where every team member is celebrated respected and has their voice heard our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• A starting salary of CAD $90000 CAD $100000 per annum depending on your qualifications and previous experience. Please note that we have established salary bands that ensure a fair and consistent approach for all applicants eliminating the need for individual negotiations
• 18 days vacation leave increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 22 days and 11 statutory holidays
• Flexible reasonable working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time
• 100% employer covered extended healthcare plan as well as life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Retirement savings via a RRSP/TFSA plan with up to a 5% employer match
• Paid funding for external education and study leave
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service

Hybrid Working Policy: 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. At the same time we recognize that working from home can improve work life balance reduce commuting times and costs and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

Therefore we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues to work from home for up to half of the time measured across a 2-week rolling period.

The Application Process

You are required to submit your resume and a cover letter via our online application 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 resume should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.

Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team followed by a proofreading and technical assessment for 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 learn more.

Please note that while we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes it is important for us to assess your own critical thinking technical skills and writing ability so we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate any application materials.

Visa Sponsorship

We welcome applications from international candidates but we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship for work permits. Therefore you must have the right to work in Canada independently from the company. However we are able to consider those on a temporary work permit for example an IEC visa.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1