(2028 Bachelor's/Master's grads) Management Advisory Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2027)

Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to corporations, governments, and law firms. The Management Advisory Analyst/Associate Intern will support live client consulting projects in the Life Sciences practice through research, data analysis, interviews, market studies, and preparation of client deliverables.

What you'll do:

• Conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical programs
• Contribute to internal discussions that build insights and integrate findings
• Participate in telephone or face-to-face interviews with clients or external stakeholders
• Assist with industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies using secondary research and/or primary research surveys or interviews
• Investigate and analyze market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents
• Generate sections of client reports, presentations and other client deliverables (e.g. Excel workbooks and PowerPoint presentations) under supervision
• Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences or energy industry as well as consulting methodologies

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's (non-MBA) degree candidates graduating December 2027/Summer 2028 with a related academic focus (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or Environmental), Sustainability, Health Care Policy/Management, or any other major focused on quantitative or qualitative research with an emphasis in Life Sciences
• Familiarity with how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways
• Curiosity and analytic thinking to bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
• 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. Also, please note if you have interest in a particular practice and/or a location preference
• Transcript – may be unofficial

Benefits:

• Professional development support programs
• Wellness support programs
• Social events to connect with peers
• A collegial work environment
• Successful interns will be offered a full-time position following graduation
• Career growth and mentorship
• Individuals may work from home periodically; the role currently asks individuals to spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office
• Inclusivity
• Bonus may be included in total compensation