Consulting Summer Intern

VaultBio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from consultants

Real client exposure from day one

Guided start with quick contribution

Ownership of real deliverables

Job summary

Vault Bioventures, Inc. is offering a summer Consulting Intern position in San Diego. The in-person internship spans 10–12 weeks, non-exempt, with an hourly compensation of $25–$30.

You will work directly alongside industry veterans, contributing to live client engagements and receiving mentorship throughout the program. Responsibilities include supporting engagements, data gathering, drafting presentations, and owning specific workstreams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduated within the last 6 months.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and asking questions to learn.
• Proficient use of AI tools to strengthen work.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements on live client workstreams (opportunity assessment, commercial strategy, competitive analysis).
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to support client recommendations.
• Draft presentation materials and analyses under guidance from the engagement lead.
• Work closely with consultants, owning discrete workstreams and tasks.
• Contribute in team meetings and participate in client meetings/workshops as appropriate.
• Assist with meeting prep, agendas, and follow-up documentation.
• Receive structured onboarding and mentorship from an assigned consultant.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Independent work

Time management

PowerPoint

Excel

AI tools

Legal work authorization

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student or recent graduate

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Classification: Temporary, Full-Time Internship, 10–12 weeks, in summer; non-exempt

Compensation: $25–30/hr., commensurate with experience

Vault Bioventures sits at the intersection of innovation and healthcare, empowering our life science clients to unlock value by aligning opportunities with market needs. We work across healthcare industry segments, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Medical Devices. Our practice areas include clinical development, medical affairs, commercialization, business development, business transformation, and digital customer engagement.

The Consulting Intern role is VaultBio’s introduction to life sciences strategy consulting. Interns work directly alongside our team of industry veterans and consultants on live client engagements, contributing real analysis and deliverables under close mentorship. This is an in-person, 10–12 week internship based in San Diego, running each summer, built for students and recent graduates ready for hands‑on exposure to how VaultBio operates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support client engagements, contributing to workstreams such as opportunity assessment, commercial strategy, or competitive analysis
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to support client recommendations
• Draft presentation materials and supporting analyses under guidance from your engagement lead
• Work closely with consultants, taking ownership of discrete workstreams and tasks
• Contribute in internal team meetings and ask questions that build your understanding of the work
• Join client meetings and workshops as appropriate, observing how VaultBio builds and manages client relationships
• Support meeting preparation, including agendas and follow‑up documentation
• Receive structured onboarding and mentorship from an assigned consultant throughout the internship
• Participate in scheduled check‑ins on progress and development areas

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

We hire from a range of academic backgrounds — sciences, business, engineering, and beyond. What matters more than your major is curiosity and sound judgment: VaultBio’s culture is built around the questions “What if?” and “Why not?”, and we’re looking for people who ask them naturally.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduated within the last 6 months
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with data and drawing sound conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity; willing to ask questions and seek guidance
• Working knowledge of tools such as PowerPoint and Excel, including proficient use of AI tools to strengthen your work with them
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; VaultBio is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role
• Preferably maintains existing health insurance coverage during the internship, as VaultBio does not provide medical benefits for this role

BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP

• Direct mentorship from consultants
• Real client exposure from day one
• A guided start, so you're set up to contribute quickly
• Ownership of real deliverables from your first week
• A genuine path to a full‑time offer for strong performers

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Vault Bioventures thrives in one of the nation’s leading life sciences hubs.