Intern - Life Sciences Advisory, Health Segment - Campus 2027

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Holidays

Bonus Eligible

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse Life Sciences offers a 10-week internship (Summer 2027) that pairs interns with a Buddy and real client projects. You will develop analytical and communication skills by conducting physician and payer interviews, analyzing literature and market data, and contributing to client-ready deliverables.

Successful candidates must be enrolled through Fall 2027 and graduate by Summer 2028, with no sponsorship needed. The program includes learning sessions, evaluations, and networking events.

Qualifications

• Interview physicians, payers, and thought leaders in healthcare.
• Analyze medical literature, healthcare market reports and databases.
• Develop strategic frameworks to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Contribute to document writing, production, and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in real-world projects on internal and client engagements.
• Collaborate with Guidehouse Life Sciences teams on analyses and deliverables.
• Support project work and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse Life Sciences is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s opportunities. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions.

Job Family

Intern

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse Life Sciences is an engine of innovation, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies develop custom solutions that tackle today’s challenges, while anticipating tomorrow’s opportunities. You will have an immediate impact by partnering with our clients, across all levels, to deliver product planning, pricing, reimbursement, product commercialization, and regulatory and compliance solutions.

The Guidehouse Internship Program staffs Interns on real world projects, showcasing the Guidehouse culture and providing them with a meaningful consulting experience. Interns work collaboratively with our teams on both internal and client projects, and will contribute to analyses and deliverables that are valued and visible on their client engagements. Each Intern is paired with a Buddy to serve as a resource that can assist them in navigating their Guidehouse experience, in addition to support they will receive across their project teams.

Highlights Of Our Internship Program Include

• 10-week experience in Summer 2027 (Anticipated to start Monday, June 7 and run until Friday, August 13)
• Learning & Development Sessions (both E-learning & Instructor Lead)
• Mid-Point and Final Evaluations
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Intern Event
• Networking & Social Activities and Events
• Intern Speaker Series
• Collaborative Group Projects

This position develops an Intern’s analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to effective strategy consulting. Interns work with Guidehouse Life Sciences teams providing support through all aspects of project work. Specific tasks typically include: engaging in interviews with physicians, payers, and other thought leaders in healthcare; gathering and analyzing medical literature, healthcare market reports and databases; developing strategic frameworks to communicate complex ideas with clarity; and participating in document writing, production, and client presentations.

What You Will Need

• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
• Degree Status: Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2027 and graduate by Summer 2028)
• Would not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• BA, BS, MPH, MBA, or MS-BA with the following concentrations are preferred: Biology, Biochemistry, Business, Biomedical Engineering, Biometry, Economics, Finance, Health, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Public Health
• Demonstrated interest in Life Sciences consulting
• Critical thinking, creativity, and strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated adeptness at data collection, organization, and quantitative analytical skills
• High level of motivation and initiative
• PowerPoint and Excel skills with ability to think graphically

The annual salary range for this position is $59,000.00-$98,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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