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

Simon-Kucher · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
Healthcare$41–$43/hrInternship

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 across various industries. Our Healthcare & Life Science Division focuses on the highly innovative and 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 significant questions in commercial strategy, pricing, and sales.
  • Gain deep expertise across industries, helping clients optimize revenue models, improve profitability, and implement growth strategies.
  • Develop and implement commercial growth strategies, support go-to-market strategies, product launches, and sales effectiveness initiatives.
  • Use data-driven insights to identify new revenue opportunities and competitive advantages.
  • Design and implement commercial models aligned with business objectives.
  • Analyze pricing data, customer needs, and market trends to develop strategies driving sustainable revenue growth.
  • Optimize pricing structures, discounting models, and value-based pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to guide business decisions.
  • Create financial models, customer segmentation analyses, and pricing simulations.
  • Collaborate with clients to ensure recommendations are practical, actionable, and implemented successfully.
  • Craft compelling presentations and reports simplifying complex data into clear, impactful recommendations.
  • Participate in client workshops, discussions, and presentations 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

Benefits

  • No specified benefits

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

The schedule is not specified.

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