Summer 2027 Intern - Healthcare & Life Sciences Division [UG/Masters]

About the role

Simon-Kucher is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. Our Healthcare & Life Science Division focuses on the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health.

Responsibilities

• Work in specialized, high-energy teams tackling some of the biggest questions in commercial strategy, pricing, and sales.
• Gain deep expertise across industries, helping clients optimize revenue models, improve profitability, and execute growth strategies that stick.
• Develop and implement commercial growth strategies, support go-to-market strategies, product launches, and sales effectiveness initiatives.
• Use data-driven insights to help clients identify new revenue opportunities and competitive advantages.
• Aid in designing and implementing commercial models that align with business objectives.
• Analyze pricing data, customer needs and behaviors, and market trends to develop strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Optimize pricing structures, discounting models, and value-based pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Turn analysis into actionable recommendations through conducting quantitative and qualitative research, developing financial models, customer segmentation analyses, and pricing simulations.
• Work closely with clients to ensure recommendations are practical, actionable, and implemented successfully.
• Craft compelling presentations and reports that simplify complex data into clear, impactful recommendations.
• Participate in client workshops, discussions, and presentations, helping turn insights into execution.
• Engage directly with client teams to drive buy-in and real-world adoption of strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program at an accredited university/college, pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, public health, life sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with an expected graduation date between May and June 2028.
• 0 years of work experience.
• Consulting club or industry group experience is highly valued.
• Ability to intern for 9 weeks from June 7 to August 6, 2027.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills—comfortable working with pricing models, sales data, and financial metrics.
• A strategic thinker with a passion for business growth, pricing optimization, and revenue strategy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills—able to structure complex challenges and develop actionable solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills—able to distill insights and make compelling recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, or other analytics tools is a plus.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations.

Skills

• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Communication and presentation skills
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• SQL, Python, or other analytics tools experience

Benefits

• No restrictions on CPT or OPT work authorization.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41-$43/hr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

Schedule

Internship duration: June 7 to August 6, 2027.

Location

Available in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Toronto.

Company Information

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters.