Summer 2026 Intern - Healthcare & Life Sciences Division [UG/MS]
In the United States - Boston | Chicago | New York | San Francisco
At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. We are a global management consulting firm that specializes in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. We help companies optimize their commercial strategies and achieve profitable growth. With 40 years of experience, we have a strong track record of delivering tangible results for our clients across various industries.
Our Healthcare & Life Sciences Division works across the highly innovative, complex healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health. Our North American region Healthcare & Life Science teams are located in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. As a global division, our project teams often include colleagues from around the world. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.
What makes us special:
- Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
- Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
- Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
- Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Work in a values-driven culture. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
How you will create an impact:
- From day one, you’ll work in specialized, high-energy teams tackling some of the biggest questions in commercial strategy, pricing, and sales. You’ll gain deep expertise across industries, helping clients optimize revenue models, improve profitability, and execute growth strategies that stick.
- Develop and Implement Commercial Growth Strategies
- Support go-to-market strategies, product launches, and sales effectiveness initiatives.
- Use data-driven insights to help clients identify new revenue opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Assist in designing and implementing commercial models that align with business objectives.
- Master the Art & Science of Pricing
- Analyze pricing data, customer needs and behaviors, and market trends to develop strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth.
- Optimize pricing structures, discounting models, and value-based pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
- Turn Analysis into Actionable Recommendations
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to guide business decisions.
- Develop financial models, customer segmentation analyses, and pricing simulations.
- Work closely with clients to ensure recommendations are practical, actionable, and implemented successfully.
- Communicate Insights & Drive Change
- Craft compelling presentations and reports that simplify complex data into clear, impactful recommendations.
- Participate in client workshops, discussions, and presentations, helping turn insights into execution.
- Engage directly with client teams to drive buy-in and real-world adoption of strategic recommendations.
- Drive impact beyond client work
- Contribute to internal capability-building efforts and support key business development initiatives.
- Thrive in a Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Culture
- Be part of a fast-moving, innovative consulting environment where fresh thinking and bold ideas are valued.
- Work closely with colleagues who challenge and support each other, fostering a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and belonging.
- Enjoy a team that takes its work seriously but doesn’t take itself too seriously—we work hard, celebrate success, and have fun along the way.
Your profile:
- We’re looking for sharp, commercially minded individuals who love solving business challenges and translating data into strategic decisions.
- Has an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited university/college with a strong interest in healthcare and life sciences.
- 0 years of work experience. Consulting club or industry group experience is highly valued.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a May–June 2027 graduation date and ability to intern for 9 weeks from June 8 – August 7 2026.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills—comfortable working with pricing models, sales data, and financial metrics.
- A strategic thinker with a passion for business growth, pricing optimization, and revenue strategy.
- Excellent problem-solving skills—able to structure complex challenges and develop actionable solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills—able to distill insights and make compelling recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, or other analytics tools is a plus.
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.
The pay range for this position is $41–$43/hr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.
We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
simon-kucher.com/careers
