Life Sciences Litigation Analyst — Economic Insights

Charles River Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 hours of training annually

Superior benefits package

Immigration support

Career mentoring

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks Analysts/Associates for its Washington, DC office to deliver financial and economic analyses and valuation models within life sciences engagements. You will collaborate with senior staff, participate in rigorous problem-solving, and contribute to research summaries and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes training and leadership development through internal programs, with a hybrid work model requiring 3–4 days in the office weekly and opportunities to engage

Qualifications

• 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.
• Recent bachelor’s graduates or individuals without directly relevant experience may be hired at the Analyst title.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative concepts pertaining to economics, valuation, financial modeling, data analysis, and accounting
• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, and statistical programming in Stata, R, Python, or SAS is preferred
• 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
• Prior knowledge of life sciences concepts is NOT required to be successful in this position

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and economic analyses and valuation models.
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
• Perform data analysis, model building, and regression 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, licenses, and industry press.
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and presentation of findings, including visuals like tables and charts.
• Review analyses and mentor junior consultants towards ensuring integrity and accuracy of analyses.
• Proactively develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies through trainings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Economics background

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Life sciences knowledge (not required)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Economics/Finance/Policy/Accounting)

Tools

Stata

R

Python

SAS

Excel

Job description

Charles River Associates seeks Analysts/Associates for its Washington, DC office to deliver financial and economic analyses and valuation models within life sciences engagements. You will collaborate with senior staff, participate in rigorous problem-solving, and contribute to research summaries and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes training and leadership development through internal programs, with a hybrid work model requiring 3–4 days in the office weekly and opportunities to engage