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About the Role

CRA’s Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business. Joining this practice offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge of the healthcare space and the global pharmaceutical industry, delivering high-impact solutions. As a Consulting Associate, you will be an important member of project teams, working with senior colleagues to deliver consulting and strategic marketing projects, owning and delivering components of client engagements.

Responsibilities

Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver consulting projects that address specific client needs
Contribute to a range of medical affairs projects spanning strategic planning, advisory boards, KOL mapping, KOL insights gathering, and evidence generation planning
Gain exposure to working across multiple disease states and treatment landscapes
Apply scientific and disease state knowledge to translate complex science into clear, actionable insights
Conduct primary and secondary research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data to identify trends and strategic implications
Critically evaluate and synthesize insights from literature reviews, secondary research, HCP interviews and advisory boards to inform strategic recommendations
Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. excel Workbooks and strategic plans) whilst under supervision
Support client facing interactions, including meetings, presentations, and workshops
Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies
Work on multiple projects at the same time

Requirements

PhD in a life sciences field
Up to 3 years of relevant consulting or Medical Affairs experience preferred
Strong understanding of clinical trial design and statistics
Knowledge of different disease states and treatment landscapes
Knowledge of the role of Medical Affairs in launching a therapy
A strong analytic focus
Experience with business analytics or computational data analytics (“big data” or AI) is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Eye for detail and self-motivated to deliver high quality work on time
Some knowledge of fundamental consulting methodologies tools and techniques
Willingness and readiness to travel to client locations when required

Skills

Business analytics
Computational data analytics
Big data
AI
Verbal communication
Written communication

Location

Client locations

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Up to 3 years

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

CAD$120,000-$140,000

Benefits

100 hours of training annually
Career mentoring
Performance coaching
Comprehensive total rewards program
Superior benefits package
Wellness programming
In-house immigration support
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance resources
Commuter benefits

About the Company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.
CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Equal Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (CHRA). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.