Intern, Life Sciences/Management Consulting practice

Summary

Join our Life Sciences Practice at Charles River Associates for a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge of healthcare globally as a Summer Analyst Intern.

Requirements

• Penultimate year Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree candidates with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution (minimum 2:1)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), plus an understanding of how to conduct internet research – experience with statistical software such as Stata and SAS helpful
• Experience with, or keen interest in, the Life Sciences industry and healthcare
• Understanding of economic concepts and business processes, as well as familiarity with essential consulting methodologies, tools and techniques is very helpful
• Effective written communication and oral presentation English skills (additional languages helpful)
• Strong self-management (detail orientation, effective time management, ability to prioritise)
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy and/or policy and economic consulting projects that address specific client needs
• Support independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyse qualitative insights and quantitative data
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables
• Participate in telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders
• Generate sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks) under the supervision of senior team members
• Proactively develop knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies
• Participate in practice-building activities (training, expertise sharing, etc.)

Benefits

• Professional Development: CRA’s robust skills development programs and wellness programming encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member
• Work Location Flexibility: CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity