Senior Associate/Market Access & Pricing (Life Sciences practice)

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance‑related issues.

Job Overview

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.

Senior Associates at CRA work on project teams with senior and junior consultants on a variety of client engagements across industries. They conduct advanced strategic analysis and assist in the management of consulting projects, serving as a project manager, directing the work of others, overseeing analysis, managing mid‑level client relationships, and communicating project results. Staff at this level are expected to work independently with minimal supervision.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to effectively plan and manage the execution of smaller projects or significant sub‑tasks on larger, more complex projects, conceptualise and analyse issues, and perform or direct a wide variety of analytical tasks. We also highly value a strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude and a high level of energy. At this time, we are specifically seeking consultants with strong knowledge of pricing and access systems in Europe and globally.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify and design analytic tasks and contribute to the development of overall analytic framework for consulting projects
• Interface with client representatives to communicate developments and present results
• Draft reports or presentations, or sections of reports or presentations
• Contribute to project planning and budget management efforts
• Provide training and technical supervision to less‑experienced staff, including reviewing their analyses and providing coaching and direction
• Contribute to business development efforts and draft client proposals

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry, etc.) or a relevant analytical degree, with significant work experience
• 3-6 years 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)
• Occasional travel required

Career Growth and Benefits

CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programmes, encouraging individual and team growth. Training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards programme that includes a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well‑being, and in‑house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travellers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend three to four days a week on average working in the office (which may include travelling to another CRA office), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.