About the role#
This internship program gives students a realistic view of our consulting work. You will join the Life Sciences team to work on live client projects alongside senior colleagues. This is a consulting position that relies on your ability to solve problems and communicate effectively, rather than a technical IT role. Successful interns may receive an offer for a full-time position after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Apply data analytics, AI/ML, and LLM techniques to address business, risk, and regulatory issues in the life sciences sector.
- Process and analyze large healthcare and real-world evidence datasets containing over 100 million records.
- Build statistical and machine learning models, cloud-based solutions, and custom visualizations to support drug launch strategies and disease insights.
- Collect, load, and standardize data for analysis.
- Present your findings to the team through models, data tables, and visuals.
- Help create materials for clients.
- Perform research and knowledge management tasks, including using AI to synthesize competitive landscapes and literature.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with a graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Academic focus in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Management Information Systems.
- Experience or a strong interest in AI/ML, LLMs, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or Databricks.
- Proficiency with automation tools, AI services, and scripts to speed up analysis.
- Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
- Proven leadership, teamwork, and time management abilities.
- A clear interest in life sciences consulting, demonstrated through research, coursework, or professional activities.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with an expectation to be in the office 3 to 4 days per week.
- Compensation: $30 to $37.50 per hour.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm founded in 1965. It specializes in economic and financial analysis for litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also provides management consulting for business strategy and operational issues. Based in Boston, the company employs over 1,600 people across its international offices.
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