Consulting Associate/Policy (Life Sciences practice)
Charles River Associates · New York, NY, United States; Washington, DC, United States
Posted about a month ago · $110,000 - $126,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Charles River Associates's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of Charles River Associates's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Charles River Associates
- high 60 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
- 2026-09-17
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
As a Consulting Associate in CRA's Life Sciences practice, you will conduct research and analysis to support policy-related projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. Your responsibilities will include managing tasks, preparing client deliverables, and mentoring junior colleagues while collaborating with a team to address policy challenges impacting the life sciences sector. This role offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to various aspects of the industry.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical subject or relevant to consulting in Life Sciences policy
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in consulting, research, industry, government, or academia
- Demonstrated interest in Life Sciences policy issues
- Ability to work independently and with ambiguity
- Strong grounding in quantitative and qualitative analytical methods
- Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
Nice to have
- Experience using data analysis tools such as Python or R
- Additional language skills
What you get
- 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
- Comprehensive total rewards program
- Wellness programming for 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
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Some travel may be required to client locations
- Candidates may be considered for a more senior position depending on experience
- Work location flexibility with an expectation of 3 to 4 days a week in the office
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