Analyst/Associate - Litigation (Life Sciences practice)
About The Position
Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking an Analyst/Associate for its Life Sciences practice, focusing on litigation support. This role involves providing economic and financial expertise to law firms, corporations, and governments in litigation and regulatory proceedings. The Life Sciences practice specifically assists life sciences companies, law firms, and regulatory agencies with complex industry issues, offering economic analysis and testimony in litigation and arbitration. The role requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical, biologic, medical device, and diagnostic markets, as well as advising on business and policy issues. Candidates interested in life sciences advisory and commercial strategy consulting are encouraged to apply. Analysts and Associates will learn from and collaborate with leading experts, participate in internal training programs focused on problem-solving, communication, and technical skills, and engage in extracurricular activities like recruiting and community volunteer work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong achievement in an analytic or quantitative focus (Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Accounting or related discipline). Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative concepts pertaining to economics, valuation, financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting.
- Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills).
- Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data analysis, data visualization, and statistical programming in Stata, R, Python, or SAS is preferred.
- Prior knowledge of life sciences concepts is NOT required to be successful in this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial and economic analyses and valuation models using spreadsheets and databases.
- Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
- Perform exploratory data analysis, model building, and regression analysis using Excel and coding languages such as Stata, R, Python, or SAS.
- Leverage analytical tools to extract insights from messy data.
- Review and summarize analyst reports, academic literature, client documents, depositions, license agreements, and industry trade press.
- Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings, including creation of visuals like tables and charts.
- Review analyses and mentor junior consultants towards ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses.
- Proactively develop your knowledge of the life sciences industry as well as consulting methodologies, including actively participating in internal development trainings.
Benefits
- Robust skills development programs (100 hours of training annually).
- Training in research and analysis skill building, technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, career mentoring, and performance coaching.
- Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal firm development activities.
- Comprehensive total rewards program.
- Superior benefits package.
- Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
- In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
