Consulting Associate​/Strategy & Medical Affairs (Life Sciences

Consulting Associate/Strategy & Medical Affairs (Life Sciences)

CRA's Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business, including innovation, commercial success, organization, and reputation, all for the long-term benefit of patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders.

Joining the Life Sciences practice at CRA will provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge of the healthcare space and the global pharmaceutical industry. As an integral member of the team, you will help us deliver high-impact solutions that are implementable and make a difference.

Consulting Associates are important members of CRA project teams and work together with experienced Senior Associates and Principals to deliver consulting, strategic marketing, medical affairs support, and market research projects to clients. In this role you will own and personally deliver components of the client engagement, contributing to the overall success of each engagement.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with senior colleagues to deliver consulting projects that address specific client needs;
• Gain exposure to working across multiple disease states and treatment landscapes;
• Apply scientific and disease state knowledge to translate complex science into clear, actionable insights;
• Conduct primary and secondary research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data to identify trends and strategic implications;
• Critically evaluate and synthesize insights from literature reviews, secondary research, HCP interviews and advisory boards to inform strategic recommendations;
• Assume responsibility for generating sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. excel Workbooks and strategic plans) whilst under supervision;
• Support client facing interactions, including meetings, presentations, and workshops;
• Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies;
• Work on multiple projects at the same time.

Desired

Qualifications:

• PhD in a life sciences related discipline;
• Up to 3 years of relevant consulting or Medical Affairs experience preferred;
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and statistics;
• Knowledge of different disease states and treatment landscapes;
• Knowledge of the role of Medical Affairs in launching a therapy;
• A strong analytic focus;
  Experience with business analytics or computational data analytics ("big data" or AI) is a plus;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Eye for detail and self-motivated to deliver high quality work on time;
• Some knowledge of fundamental consulting methodologies tools and techniques;
• 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 ready to travel to client locations when required.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

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. 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. At the same time, we realize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that 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.

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $126,500. Starting pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.