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The CRA Life Sciences Symposium is a highly selective program designed to introduce PhD, Postdocs, & M.D. students to a career in life sciences consulting. We seek participants pursuing a PhD in the physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, or a closely related field, or M.D.
Through workshops, panel discussions, and interactive case studies, you will learn about life in consulting and how you can put your PhD to great use at CRA. Click here to watch a short video about the program.
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To be considered, please submit a resume, a cover letter, and a paper or abstract, if you have one. The writing sample should focus on your research interests; your cover letter should explain your interest in life sciences consulting and CRA.
Selected applications will advance to a virtual interview that will focus on your previous experience, your interest in consulting, and fit with the team. This application and interview process is solely for your attendance at the Life Sciences Symposium.
The Symposium is meant to be a learning experience as well as an evaluation of your candidacy for a full-time role. After the Symposium, selected attendees will be invited to interview for a full-time role; we will be recruiting for full-time positions for our offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, Oakland (CA), Summit (NJ), Washington (DC) and Toronto.
The closing date for applications is Friday, May 29, 2026.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
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. Click here to find out what consultants do at CRA and hear from recent PhD hires why they chose to join.
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.
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Virtu is looking for a detail-oriented quantitative researcher to join our Financial Engineering team in Boston. The emphasis of this position is on the research, development and maintenance of our industry-leading mathematical/statistical products, making them available for our clients.
The successful candidate joins a strong team that conducts trading-related research and development by applying principles of scientific computing and analytical and programming skills using modern state-of-the-art tools and software. The emphasis of this position is on the development, deployment and support of mathematical/statistical models for pre- and post-trade decision support as well as leveraging new technology to simplify QA, streamline model analysis and product support.
We create actionable products that improve decision-making for equity, fixed income, FX, and other asset classes. Investors around the world have better trading performance because of the work we do every day. From traders to technologists and everyone in between, Virtuans are passionate about innovating, solving problems and making an impact to the bottom line. Our teams set the bar high and strive to provide best-in-class service to institutional investors around the world.
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Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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