The Intern/Policy Consulting (Life Sciences practice) - Summer 2027 role is based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, or London, United Kingdom.

The CRA Life Sciences Practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and digital health companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business including commercial strategy, pricing and access, innovation, organisation structure, policy analysis, medical affairs, stakeholder management, and reputation.

During your internship, you may work on a variety of project types, including:

• Policy projects: helps clients anticipate how healthcare policies will evolve and what this means for access to medicines and future innovation.
• Opportunity assessment: Supporting the valuation of new therapies.
• Value communication: Building evidence-based narratives to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of new medicines.
• Market access planning & payer strategy: Mapping regulatory pathways, evidence needs, reimbursement hurdles and innovative solutions across geographies.
• Forecasting & pricing strategy: Developing models to project product performance, define the optimal launch and lifecycle price of a therapy, inform launch planning activities.
• Commercial strategy & lifecycle planning: Designing go-to-market models and strategies to sustain brand value and portfolio planning.

As an intern, you can expect to:

• Work closely with senior colleagues on strategy and policy projects that address real client needs.
• Conduct research and analyse both qualitative insights and quantitative data.
• Contribute your ideas to team discussions and see how your analysis feeds into client deliverables.
• Attend client meetings and expert interviews, gaining exposure to real-world stakeholder perspectives.
• Draft sections of reports, presentations, and Excel models, supported by senior team members.
• Develop your knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies.
• Take part in training and practice-building activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Penultimate year or final year Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree candidates with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution (minimum 2:1) 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;
• Experience with, or keen interest in, Life Sciences industry and healthcare;
• 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 (additional languages beyond English are helpful);
• Strong self-management (detail orientation, effective time management, 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.

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As an Associate Principal at CRA, you will work on project teams with senior and junior consultants on a variety of client engagements across industries. You will conduct advanced strategic analysis and assist in the management of consulting projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Independently identifying and designing analytic tasks and contributing to the development of overall analytic frameworks for consulting projects
• Interfacing with client representatives to communicate developments and present results
• Drafting reports or presentations, or sections of reports or presentations
• Contributing to project planning and budget management efforts
• Providing training and technical supervision to less-experienced staff
• Contributing to business development efforts and drafting client proposals

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude, and a high level of energy. You should also have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or a relevant analytical degree, with significant work experience
• 5-7 years of 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 European markets (and globally)

CRA offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers. We also provide robust skills development programs, including training and career mentoring.

In terms of work location flexibility, we currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office, with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

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