Charles River Associates

Associate Principal/Commercial Strategy (Life Sciences practice)

Charles River Associates · Boston, MA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; New York, NY, United States; Summit, NJ, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - $190,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 88 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
high
82 stale, 3 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
101 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Charles River Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Charles River Associates.

About this role

The Associate Principal in the Life Sciences practice at Charles River Associates will manage consulting projects, develop analytical frameworks, and oversee team members while engaging with clients. This role involves project planning, execution, and budget management, as well as contributing to business development and practice development activities. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, with some travel expected.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Charles River Associates as an employer.

What you need

  • Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology etc.) or MBA
  • 3-6 years relevant post-degree professional experience (consulting experience preferred)
  • Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods and techniques
  • Proven team and project management skills, including project planning, prioritization, and budgeting
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills for client interactions, meeting facilitation, and presentations
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership

What you get

  • 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
  • In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad ($140,000 - $190,000) and may vary based on several factors.
  • Position requires at least 3-4 days in the office each week, which may limit remote work flexibility.
  • Consulting experience is preferred but not mandatory, which may affect candidate competitiveness.

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