Associate Principal/Commercial Strategy (Life Sciences practice)
About The Position
Charles River Associates's Life Sciences practice assists pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device companies in optimizing their performance across critical business areas such as innovation, commercial success, organization, and reputation. This work is undertaken for the long-term benefit of patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders. CRA collaborates directly with life sciences businesses, as well as their legal counsel, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups. Their involvement spans from the initial stages of research into new therapy areas, through product development, to the delivery of products that achieve commercial success and meet the expectations of clients and their key stakeholders.
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
Nice To Haves
- Occasional travel required
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
- Assist with practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance resources
- Commuter benefits
- Skills development programs
- 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
Principal
