Intern Life Sciences Strategy Consulting practice - Summer 2026

Charles River Associates
Zurich, Switzerland
Internship
Posted December 2, 2025
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Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Support project teams on strategy and policy projects related to life sciences.
  • Conduct research and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Contribute ideas to team discussions and assist in developing client deliverables.
  • Attend client meetings and expert interviews to gather stakeholder insights.
  • Draft reports, presentations, and Excel models under senior team members' guidance.
  • Develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies.
  • Participate in training, professional development activities, and internal seminars.

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 other offices or client locations
Participation in professional development programs, including technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and performance coaching
Opportunities for career growth with the potential to convert into a full-time position after the internship

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