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. The dedicated Policy team works with Life Sciences companies, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups to anticipate and respond to policy challenges by analyzing impacts on patients, competition, or innovation and developing client solutions. This role involves rigorous analysis and high-impact solutions within a global Life Sciences practice, offering professional development and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Conduct targeted primary and secondary research and support qualitative and quantitative tasks within agreed project frameworks.
- Analyze and synthesize evidence to identify relevant findings, implications, and emerging insights.
- Manage assigned projects or workstreams under senior oversight.
- Contribute to client meetings and internal team discussions.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured sections of reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
- Help structure and delegate tasks to junior colleagues, provide day-to-day guidance, review their work, and offer feedback while maintaining accountability for quality and deadlines.
- Contribute to internal knowledge development and practice-building activities.
- Support business development efforts, including research and drafting contributions for proposals.
- Support the team’s external visibility through research for thought leadership, events, and sector outreach where relevant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical subject or relevant to consulting in Life Sciences policy (e.g., health policy, economics, finance, health economics, public health, business, or life sciences).
- 2-5 years of relevant experience gained through consulting, research, industry, government, or academia is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in Life Sciences policy issues and a willingness to build knowledge across US and international markets.
- Ability to work independently and with ambiguity.
- Strong grounding in quantitative and qualitative analytical methods, with the ability to problem solve, interpret evidence and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively, respond constructively to feedback, and manage multiple tasks in a project-based environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills, with excellent written English.
- Resume including current address, personal email and telephone number required for US positions.
Skills
- Quantitative and qualitative analytical methods
- Problem solving
- Evidence interpretation
- Clear communication of findings
- Data analysis tools such as Python or R (preferred but not required)
- Written English
- Verbal communication
- Additional language skills (preferred)
Location
- US
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $126,500
- May be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance resources
- Commuter benefits
- 100 hours of training annually
- Career mentoring
- Performance coaching
About the Company
- CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations.
- Our two main services – economic and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries.
Equal Opportunity
- Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). 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.
