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

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to clients worldwide. The Analyst/Associate role in the Life Sciences practice involves working closely with senior consultants to deliver high-impact solutions, conducting research and analysis, and contributing to client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a top-tier academic institution
• 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
• Willingness and ability to travel to client locations when required
• Some knowledge of consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques ideal but not required
• Previous consulting experience (1-2 years), but this is not required

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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