Associate Principal/Commercial Strategy (Life Sciences practice)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop a conceptual framework for consulting projects and identify/design analytic tasks;
• Serve as a project manager, including effective project planning, execution, and budget management;
• Manage mid-level client relationships, communicating project developments and presenting results;
• Supervise and direct the work of team members: oversee analyses, provide coaching/direction, and ensure integrity of results;
• Create and deliver effective presentations or reports that summarize project concept, analysis, and results;
• Contribute to business development efforts and write client proposals;
• Aid in practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology etc.) or MBA;
• 3-6 years relevant post-degree professional experience (consulting experience preferred);
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques;
• Proven team and project management skills, including project planning, prioritization, and budgeting;
• Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for client interactions, meeting facilitation, and presentations;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Business development experience;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology etc.) or MBA;
• 3-6 years relevant post-degree professional experience (consulting experience preferred);
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques;
• Proven team and project management skills, including project planning, prioritization, and budgeting;
• Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for client interactions, meeting facilitation, and presentations;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Business development experience;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Occasional travel required.

Benefits

• A robust skills development program;
• A superior benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match;
• Life and disability insurance;
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays);
• Paid parental leave;
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources;
• Commuter benefits.

Pay

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000. Stating 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.

Schedule

We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.