Analyst/Associate

About the Role

CRA's Life Sciences practice provides life sciences companies, law firms, and regulatory agencies with clarity and solutions to complex industry issues. The practice’s litigation team offers clients industry-leading economic analysis and testimony in litigation and arbitration engagements worldwide. Services are grounded in a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical, biologic, medical device, and diagnostic markets.

Position Overview

We seek Analysts/Associates in our Washington, DC office.

Role

Analysts and Associates will learn from and work alongside respected scholars, specialists, and industry experts. Access to internal training programs focuses on creative problem-solving, communications, and technical skill development. Extracurricular activities offer leadership opportunities in recruiting, training, and volunteer activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial and economic analyses and valuation models using spreadsheets and databases.
• Ensure reliability of analysis through quality control review.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, model building, and regression analysis 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, license agreements, and industry trade press.
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings, including creation of visuals like tables and charts.
• Review analyses and mentor junior consultants to ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses.
• Proactively develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies, including actively participating in internal development trainings.

Minimal travel is required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel
• Stata, R, Python, or SAS

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.
• Accepting applications from recent graduates and candidates in the workforce.
• 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 Apply

Submit the following:

• Resume – include current address, personal email and telephone number.
• Cover letter – describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.
• Transcript – may be unofficial version.
• Writing sample – preferred sole-authored submission from an existing work (class paper, thesis, internship, or work product) that includes commentary on a quantitative analysis and/or relevant to the field of economics.

This position is immediately available.

Career Growth And Benefits

• Robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package.
• Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

• Employees are expected to spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office.
• Specific days are determined in coordination with your practice or team.