Intern/Strategy Consulting (Life Sciences practice) - Summer 2027
Charles River Associates · CAM, GB
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About the Role
The CRA Life Sciences Practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and digital health companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop knowledge of global healthcare and work on high-impact challenges in life sciences, mirroring the analyst experience from day one.
Responsibilities
- Support the valuation of new therapies.
- Build evidence-based narratives to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of new medicines.
- Map regulatory pathways, evidence needs, reimbursement hurdles and innovative solutions across geographies.
- Develop models to project product performance, define optimal launch and lifecycle pricing, and inform launch planning.
- Design go-to-market models and strategies to sustain brand value and portfolio planning.
- Work closely with senior colleagues on strategy and policy projects addressing client needs.
- Conduct research and analyze qualitative insights and quantitative data.
- Contribute ideas to team discussions and see how analysis feeds into client deliverables.
- Attend client meetings and expert interviews.
- Draft sections of reports, presentations, and Excel models.
- Develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies.
- Participate in training and practice-building activities.
Requirements
- Penultimate year or final year Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree candidates with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution (minimum 2:1).
- Focused study in biological sciences, economics (or related subjects including business, health economics and policy, public policy), physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or other STEM discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
- Understanding of how to conduct internet research.
- Proficiency using and analyzing quantitative data to answer questions.
- Experience with, or keen interest in, the Life Sciences industry and healthcare.
- Understanding of economic concepts and business processes.
- Familiarity with essential consulting methodologies, tools and techniques.
- Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Strong self-management (detail orientation, effective time management, ability to prioritize).
- 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.
- Willingness and ability to undertake occasional travel to clients if required.
Skills
- Biological sciences
- Economics
- Business
- Health economics
- Public policy
- Physical sciences
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Engineering
- STEM
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)
- Internet research
- Quantitative data analysis
- Life Sciences industry knowledge
- Healthcare knowledge
- Economic concepts
- Business processes
- Consulting methodologies
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Presentation skills
- Self-management
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
Location
- United States
- UK
- Europe
Work Type
- Internship
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD degree
Benefits
- Robust skills development programs
- Wellness programming
- Technical training
- Presentation skills training
- Internal seminars
- Performance coaching
- Professional Development Manager
- Onboarding buddy
- Regular feedback from project managers
About the Company
- Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments.
- 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.
- Clients have engaged CRA since 1965 for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis to provide clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
Equal Opportunity
- Charles River Associates is an Equality Act 2010 employer.
- As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process.
- We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.