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Intern Life Sciences Strategy Consulting practice - Summer 2026

Charles River Associates
Zurich, Switzerland
Internship
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description

This internship offers hands-on experience in life sciences consulting, focusing on strategic, economic, and policy analysis for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, with opportunities to develop industry knowledge and contribute to high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support opportunity assessment, valuation, and market access planning for new therapies
  • Develop models to project product performance and inform pricing and launch strategies
  • Conduct research and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support client projects
  • Assist in designing go-to-market strategies and lifecycle planning for pharmaceutical products
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and client deliverables
  • Participate in client meetings and expert interviews to gather stakeholder insights
  • Collaborate with senior colleagues on strategy and policy projects in the life sciences sector

Requirements

  • Last year Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree candidates or recent graduates, with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution 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 discipline
  • 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
  • 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, including travel to offices or client locations
Professional development programs including technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and performance coaching
Opportunities to attend client meetings and expert interviews for real-world experience
Exposure to high-impact projects in the life sciences industry
Regular feedback and support from a dedicated Professional Development Manager and onboarding buddy

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