Life Science Summer Analyst Intern

APPLICANTS MUST BE DEDICATED TO THE LIFE SCIENCES / BIOSCIENCES FIELD, AS DEMONSTRATED BY WORK HISTORY AND FIELD OF STUDY (E.G., BIOENGINEERING, BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY).   

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR OUR 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP CLASS.

The enthusiastic DeciBio Consulting (“DeciBio”) Strategy Consulting team is seeking multi-faceted Life Science Summer Analysts who bring unique perspectives while solving business riddles. The Analyst position is intended to be based at our Los Angeles HQ office. Summer start date accommodative of academic calendars. 

See our profile on Vault.com (which ranks us in their top Consulting 50 and #1 in Innovation), our website (decibio.com), and IG @ deci.bio.

***Please complete the short answer questions in lieu of a cover letter.  Case interviews will take place remotely, online.  Final round interviews will take place either remotely or at DeciBio's headquarters, depending on circumstances.***

About DeciBio:

• STRATEGY CONSULTING +:  We are a precision medicine-focused Strategy Consulting firm, our separate Data Intelligence divisions develop novel software and other sources of market intelligence, and our Venture Capital division is a stakeholder supporting emerging technologies
• PROJECTS:  DeciBio's mission is to accelerate innovation in precision medicine. Our projects span a range of markets, including but not limited to:
  • Life Science Research Tools: Genomics/NGS, proteomics, cellomics
  • Diagnostics: Oncology (e,g., liquid biopsies) and non-oncology (e.g., infectious diseases, rare diseases, NIPT) diagnositc assays and services
  • Pharma: Cell & gene therapies, Immuno-Oncology (I/O), CAR-T
  • Healthcare IT: Digital Pathology, real world data/evidence (RWD/E), and patient-centered technology solutions
• CLIENTS:  Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms and projects may have global scope though we do most of our work from our offices in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and London
• FARM TEAM SYSTEM:  Team members gain early and rapid access to growth opportunities and can proactively "write their own story" in our "intrapreneurial" environment

Case Responsibilities - Interns are awarded the same responsibilities as Analysts:

• RESEARCH:  Guide and conduct primary research campaigns (e.g., interviews) using business intuition, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence;  Conduct secondary research (e.g., reviewing technical and professional publications, etc.) regarding competitors, patients, customers, products, markets, etc.
• ANALYSIS:  Collaborate with team members to find trends, conclusions, and recommendations based on your research, Excel models, and other data analyses
• COMMUNICATION:  Create detailed PowerPoint presentations that paint the strategic story, and present these deliverables to clients
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT:  Manage administrative aspects of projects, and travel 0-5% of the time

 Summer Analyst will be paid $1.5k per week. Internship duration is 10 weeks, with the possibility of extending to 12 weeks on a case-by-case basis. 

Job Criteria:

• POTENTIAL/APTITUDE:
  
  • Higher-level thinking (e.g., Intuition, emotional intelligence (EQ), a natural "business sense," and ideation prowess)
  • An athletic mind (e.g., agile, flexible, and multi-faceted, with analytical rigor/strength) that is energized by a fast-paced work environment with regular deadlines
  • A community builder with proactive communication skills
• PASSIONS that pair well with DeciBio's key differentiators: 
  • A love for the life sciences and a thought leadership mindset
  • An entrepreneurial hunger for work and continuous personal improvement 
  • A demonstrated interest in business strategy
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • On track for an undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable Life Science field, graduating by August 2028
  • Superb presentation, writing, and analytical abilities (including in MS Office suite)
  • Authorization to lawfully work in the United States