Senior Associate​/Pricing Market Access; Life Sciences practice

About Charles River Associates

CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations. Our two main services – economic and management consulting – are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries.  

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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. We work with life sciences businesses directly as well as with their legal counsel, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups from the earliest stages of research into new therapy areas, through product development, to the delivery of products that will achieve commercial success and fulfill the expectations of our clients and their key stakeholders.

Senior Associates at CRA within the life sciences practice work on project teams with senior and junior consultants on a variety of client engagements across the biopharmaceutical, regulatory and related life sciences industries. Senior Associates conduct advanced strategic analysis and assist in the management of consulting projects. They serve as a project manager, direct the work of others, oversee/conduct analyses, provide client‑ready insights, manage mid‑level client relationships, and/or develop/communicate project results.

Staff at this level are expected to work independently with minimal supervision. To be successful in this role, you must be able to effectively plan and manage the execution of smaller projects or significant sub‑tasks on larger, more complex projects, conceptualize and analyze issues, and perform or direct a wide variety of analytical tasks. We also highly value a strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude, and a high level of energy.

At this time, we are specifically seeking consultants with strong knowledge of pricing and access systems in the US and globally.

• Independently identify, design, conduct analytic tasks and contribute to the development of overall analytic framework for consulting projects
• Interface with client representatives to communicate developments and present results
• Draft reports or presentations, or sections of reports or presentations
• Contribute to project planning and budget management efforts
• Provide training and technical supervision to less‑experienced staff, including reviewing their analyses and providing coaching and direction
• Contribute to business development efforts and draft client proposals

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry etc.), economics or a relevant analytical or business degree, with significant work experience
• 5-8 years previous consulting experience
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques
• Proven staff and project management skills
• Client interaction, facilitation, presentation, budgeting, and project planning skills
• Strong knowledge of pricing and market access issues in the US market (and globally) strongly preferred
• Occasional travel required

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number

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• 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. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues…