Senior Associate/Pricing & Market Access (Life Sciences practice)

Charles River Associates; Washington; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immigration support

Comprehensive benefits package

100 hours of training annually

Job summary

Charles River Associates seeks Senior Associates in its Life Sciences practice to perform advanced strategic analyses across biopharma, regulatory, and related industries. You will act as a project manager, guide junior staff, and communicate client-ready insights with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of pricing and market access in the US and globally, with occasional travel. Excellent analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, economics or related field with significant work experience.
• Experience in consulting and strong quantitative/qualitative analysis skills.
• Strong staff and project management capabilities; client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify and conduct analytic tasks within project frameworks.
• Interface with client representatives to communicate developments and present results.
• Draft reports or presentations and contribute to proposals.
• Contribute to budget management and project planning.
• Provide coaching to junior staff and supervise analyses.

Skills

Pricing and market access knowledge

Project management

Client interaction

Analytical methods

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, economics or related field

Tools

Quantitative analysis tools

Job description

About Charles River Associates

CRA is a leading global consulting firm that provides independent economic and financial analysis behind litigation matters, guides businesses through critical strategy and operational issues to become more profitable, and advises governments on the economic impact of policies and regulations. Our two main services - economic and management consulting - are delivered by practice groups that focus on specific areas of expertise or industries. Click here to learn how CRA can help you launch your career.

Position Overview

CRA's Life Sciences practice helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and medical device companies achieve optimum performance across key aspects of their business, including innovation, commercial success, organization, and reputation, all for the long-term benefit of patients, clinicians, employees, and shareholders. We work with life sciences businesses directly as well as with their legal counsel, industry associations, government organizations, and advocacy groups from the earliest stages of research into new therapy areas, through product development, to the delivery of products that will achieve commercial success and fulfill the expectations of our clients and their key stakeholders.

Job Overview

Senior Associates at CRA within the life sciences practice work on project teams with senior and junior consultants on a variety of client engagements across the biopharmaceutical, regulatory and related life sciences industries.

Senior Associates conduct advanced strategic analysis and assist in the management of consulting projects. They serve as a project manager, direct the work of others, oversee/conduct analyses, provide client-ready insights, manage mid-level client relationships, and/or develop/communicate project results. Staff at this level are expected to work independently with minimal supervision.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to effectively plan and manage the execution of smaller projects or significant sub-tasks on larger, more complex projects, conceptualize and analyze issues, and perform or direct a wide variety of analytical tasks. We also highly value a strong work ethic, creativity, a positive attitude, and a high level of energy.

At this time, we are specifically seeking consultants with strong knowledge of pricing and access systems in the US and globally.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify/design/conduct analytic tasks and contribute to the development of overall analytic framework for consulting projects
• Interface with client representatives to communicate developments and present results
• Draft reports or presentations, or sections of reports or presentations
• Contribute to project planning and budget management efforts
• Provide training and technical supervision to less-experienced staff, including reviewing their analyses and providing coaching/direction
• Contribute to business development efforts and draft client proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry etc.), economics or a relevant analytical or business degree, with significant work experience;
• 5-8 years previous consulting experience;
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques;
• Proven staff and project management skills;
• Client interaction, facilitation, presentation, budgeting, and project planning skills;
• Strong knowledge of pricing and market access issues in the US market (and globally) strongly preferred;
• Occasional travel required.

Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $152,500. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.