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Intern Life Sciences Strategy Consulting practice - Summer 2026

Charles River Associates
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Internship
Posted October 20, 2025
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Job Description

This internship offers hands-on experience in life sciences consulting, focusing on market access, valuation, strategy, and policy analysis for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, with opportunities to develop industry knowledge and consulting skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support project work on opportunity assessment, valuation, market access, pricing strategy, and lifecycle planning for life sciences clients.
  • Conduct research and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform client solutions.
  • Assist in developing evidence-based narratives and models to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of new medicines.
  • Participate in client meetings, expert interviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Draft reports, presentations, and Excel models under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Collaborate with senior colleagues on strategy and policy projects addressing client needs.
  • Contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies and portfolio planning for life sciences products.

Requirements

  • Penultimate year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree candidates with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution
  • Minimum 2:1 degree classification with 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 disciplines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, plus an understanding of how to conduct internet research
  • Proficiency using and analysing quantitative data to answer questions
  • Experience with, or keen interest in, Life Sciences industry and healthcare
  • Understanding of economic concepts and business processes, as well as familiarity with essential consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques
  • Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
  • Strong self-management, detail orientation, effective time management, and ability to prioritise
  • 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

Benefits & Perks

Work in an office environment with flexibility to work from home 3 to 4 days a week, with specific days coordinated with the team
Opportunities for travel to clients or other CRA offices
Participation in technical training, presentation skills development, internal seminars, and performance coaching
Dedicated Professional Development Manager and onboarding support
Regular feedback from project managers
Inclusive and diverse work environment with a focus on equity and inclusion

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