Analyst/Associate/Consulting Associate (2023 Start)

About Charles River Associates

CRA's Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business including commercial strategy, pricing and access, innovation, organisation structure, policy analysis, stakeholder management, 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 organisations, and advocacy groups.

Our dedicated Life Sciences practice brings clarity and solutions to complex challenges. Clients turn to us when they need to make the right decision, implement it the right way, and secure buy-in from key stakeholders. Their trust in us is rooted in our emphatic focus on clients and specifically our hands-on life sciences experience, in-depth sector knowledge, from R&D to market entry and beyond and strong academic credentials in science, economics, and business.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity 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.

The Analyst, Associate and Consulting Associate


* Will be a part of an integrated team that executes and delivers across a wide variety of consulting projects through:

* Working closely with senior colleagues to deliver strategy and/or policy and economic consulting projects that address specific client needs

* Conducting independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyse data

* Contributing to internal discussions that build insights from the analytical process and integrating findings into broader project deliverables

* Conducting telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders

* Assuming responsibility to generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. excel Workbooks) whilst under the supervision of senior team members

* Proactively developing your knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies


Qualifications

We are looking for curious, analytical, highly-motivated candidates who have focused study in biological sciences, economics (and related subjects including business, health economics and policy, public policy), physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline. We value knowledge of economic concepts, research experience, quantitative ability, 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 minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree from a top-tier academic institute. Applicants may also have a Masters or PHD degree and 1-2 years of work experience. Applicants will be assigned to Analyst, Associate and Consulting Associate roles depending on their level of educational and transferable experience.  All candidates must have the ability to meet the following criteria:


* Interest in the life sciences industry and healthcare

* General understanding of business processes

* Core analytical and problem solving skills

* Solid presentation, communication and influencing skills

* Understanding of how to use Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus an understanding of how to conduct research on the Internet -- experience with statistical software such as Stata and SAS helpful but not essential

* Excellent written and oral conversational and business English -- additional language skills helpful but not essential

* Eye for detail and self-motivated to deliver high quality work on time

* Some knowledge of essential consulting methodologies, tools and techniques ideal but not required

* CRA is proud of our ability to managing work/life balance. However, some travel is inevitable and successful candidates will have to show a willingness and ability to travel to client locations when required


How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 4th November 2022. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline. **Please indicate your location preference when applying for the London or Cambridge office.**

Work Location, Flexibility, and COVID Safety

We believe that an in-person environment provides the best opportunity for CRA to deliver on its promise of career growth and development for all colleagues. As we transition back to our offices, we will continue to monitor local government and regulatory guidance and adapt our safety guidelines, including proof-of-vaccination requirements, accordingly.  We provide our colleagues with the day-to-day flexibility to periodically work from home.  For those who begin the interview process with CRA, your recruiting point of contact will be available to answer any questions about work location and COVID safety you may have

 

*The statements included in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.*