Analyst/Associate - Advisory & Commercial Strategy (Life Sciences practice)

About Charles River Associates 

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.

Position Overview

CRA’s Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business, including innovation, commercial success, organization, and reputation, all for the long-term benefit of patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders. We work with life sciences businesses directly as well as with their legal counsel, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups from the earliest stages of research into new therapy areas, through product development, to the delivery of products that will achieve commercial success and fulfill the expectations of our clients and their key stakeholders.

The CRA life sciences team operates from offices across the United States and Europe to provide insights on global issues and local market challenges, allowing ease of access for our clients.

Joining the Life Sciences Practice at CRA will provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge of healthcare globally. As an integral member of the team, you will help us deliver to our clients high-impact solutions that are implementable and make a difference. We provide professional development and mentoring that will give you access to our global practice where you can get exposure to colleagues from across our offices and gain experience across a wide range of geographies, therapy areas, aspects of the industry and projects.

Candidates interested in life sciences litigation consulting should apply here.

Analysts and Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams. Successful candidates will be a part of an integrated team that executes and delivers across a wide variety of consulting projects through research and quantitative skills. A typical Analyst/Associate would:

• Work closely with senior colleagues to formulate strategy recommendations and solutions that address client needs
• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables
• Conduct telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders
• Assume responsibility for generating sections of client presentations, reports, and other client deliverables (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and Excel workbooks)
• Proactively develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies
• Contribute to initiatives which improve workplace dynamics and day-to-day project delivery

Desired Qualifications

We are looking for curious, analytical, highly motivated candidates who have focused their studies on biological sciences, economics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or other quantitative disciplines.  We value knowledge of economic concepts, research experience, quantitative ability, knowledge of the Life Sciences industry, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and a high level of initiative.  We expect successful candidates to use data to solve client problems, work collaboratively with a team, effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks, and take pride and ownership in their work.

Successful candidates will need to have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree from a top-tier academic institution. Applicants may be considered for other roles depending on their level of educational and transferable experience. Candidates must also have the ability to meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the life sciences industry
• Core analytical and problem solving skills
• Solid presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Ability to conduct targeted secondary research and synthesize findings to answer client business questions
• Eye for detail and self-motivated to deliver high quality work on time
• General understanding of business processes
• Some knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques ideal but not required
• Ideal candidates will also possess previous consulting experience (1-2 years), but this is not required
• CRA is proud of its ability of managing work/life balance.  However, some travel is inevitable and successful candidates will need to show a willingness and ability to travel to client locations when required

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To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;
• Transcript – may be unofficial version.

NOTE: This is an immediate opening. Current students should review our 2027 graduate postings on our website in the coming months.

 

Career Growth and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

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. At the same time, we realize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment 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.

 

The city of New York requires CRA to include a good-faith estimate of the wage range for this role. This range is specific to individuals applying to work in our New York office and considers a number of factors including but not limited to experience, education level, and expertise.  A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $92,500 - $100,000; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.