(2028 Bachelor'sMaster's graduates) Management Advisory AnalystAssociate Intern (Summer 2027)

If your background is inLife Sciences Physical Sciences Economics Mathematics Social Sciences Business Finance Engineering (Biomedical Mechanical Chemical Electrical Industrial or Environmental) Sustainability Health Care Policy/Management or any other major focused on quantitative or qualitative research with an emphasis in Life Sciences learn more about internships at Charles River Associates!

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.

Practices seeking to hire interns with this profile include (hiring locations listed):

• Life Sciences (Boston New York)

Our Life Sciences practice provides expert economic and business consulting services to life sciences clients including international pharmaceutical firms biotechnology companies and medical device firms.

Learn more about our work by reviewing our Services and Industries on our website.

Position Overview

Our Summer Analyst/Associate Internship program mirrors the analyst experience to give you an understanding of our business and experience project work at Charles River Associates. Throughout the 8-10 week program Analyst/Associate Interns work alongside senior colleagues to deliver live client consulting projects within the practice area. Along the way youll benefit from professional development and wellness support programs social events to connect you with peers and a collegial work environment. Successful interns will be offered a full-time position following graduation.

During the Management Advisory Analyst/Associate Internship program you may work on many aspects of a project:

• Conduct independent research to identify collect manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs;
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights and integrate findings;
• Participate in telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders;
• Assist with industry market structure and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews;
• Investigate and analyze market rules regulations industry trends or other documents;
• Generate sections of client reports presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision;
• Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences or energy industry as well as consulting methodologies.

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Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters (non-MBA) degree candidates graduating December 2027/Summer 2028 with a related academic focus (Life Sciences Physical Sciences Economics Mathematics Social Sciences Business Finance Engineering (Biomedical Mechanical Chemical Electrical Industrial or Environmental) Sustainability Health Care Policy/Management or any other major focused on quantitative or qualitative research with an emphasis in Life Sciences;
• Familiarity with how to conduct secondary research critically interpret data and summarize key takeaways;
• Curiosity and analytic thinking to bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate high-quality work;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework work experience activities or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

To Apply

To be considered for the Summer 2027 Analyst/Associate Internship program we require:

• 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. Also please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference;
• Transcript may be unofficial.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Candidate resume review will commence October 15 and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

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 recognize 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 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 several factors including but not limited to experience education level and expertise. A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $30 - $37.50 per hour; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.