Associate
Associates formulate economic and financial models and present the results of their findings. They collaborate with leading academic and in-house experts, seek mentorship from experienced consultants within the firm, and mentor our analysts in turn.
Our generalist associates work on litigation, regulatory, M&A, and other legal-related matters with Analysis Group colleagues, professors from leading institutions, counsel from premier law firms, and corporate and government clients. From the inception of a legal matter through its resolution, our associates contribute at every stage. Our health care associates – who are staffed to our HEOR, Epidemiology & Market Access practice – develop deep experience in life science fields, work closely with our in-house health care experts, publish in top journals, and have opportunities to work with teams from leading pharmaceutical companies.
Analysis Group fosters an academically oriented work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across multiple areas of expertise. To learn more about the role of a consultant at Analysis Group, visit our What Is Economic Consulting? page. Analysis Group also hires summer interns who work with our case teams. To learn more about the summer associate intern experience, please visit the Summer Associate Intern page.
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Candidates
We seek exceptional candidates who are passionate about solving economic, financial, and business challenges, and who are focused, rigorous, and thorough in their work. The associate position is for Master’s degree holders with significant work experience; M.B.A., Ph.D., and D.Sc. candidates; and other advanced degree holders with relevant academic or industry experience.
We hire two types of associates:
- Generalist associates may work within one practice or across a variety of practices. Candidates should possess or be pursuing a graduate degree in economics, finance, or general business with expertise in areas such as econometrics, price theory, industrial organization, labor economics, competitive economics, accounting, marketing, survey design, or market structure.
- Health care associates are staffed to our HEOR, Epidemiology & Market Access practice. Candidates should possess or be pursuing a graduate degree in quantitative sciences such as biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), health policy, mathematics, public health, or statistics. Candidates should have experience and/or a strong interest in applying quantitative methods to real-world research problems in the life sciences industry.
Our ideal candidates are intellectually curious people with strong interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in applying quantitative methods to real-world research problems. They think creatively about ways to address clients’ business challenges. Successful associates are committed to teamwork, collaborative problem solving, continuous learning, and professional development.
We invite you to explore the sections below to learn more about associates’ responsibilities and opportunities at Analysis Group.
- Identifying key economic issues and developing relevant analytical frameworks
- Formulating economic and financial models
- Conducting empirical studies
- Performing quantitative and qualitative research
- Collaborating with academic and in-house experts
- Presenting results of analyses
- Thinking creatively about ways that leading-edge analytics and emerging data sources can address clients’ most pressing business challenges
- Helping companies leverage analytic tools to better manage innovation
From rich orientation programming, to mentoring from advisors and experienced consultants, to Analysis Group University (AGU) courses and trainings, every associate has an array of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. The firm also offers LinkedIn Learning courses and certifications to help associates develop their skills.
AG Orientation: All new full-time employees attend an annual orientation in Boston. Orientation features speeches from senior staff, small group discussions, and social events. New employees return to work with a greater understanding of our history, work, culture, and people, as well as an expanded network of peers and resources to help them succeed at our firm.
Analytical and Coding Skills Coursework: We provide associates with extensive training in the core analytical skills critical to their case work. This coursework strengthens associates’ understanding of the firm’s best practices in Excel and in SAS, Stata, R, VBA, and Python coding.
Analysis Group University (AGU): All employees can access our centralized online learning portal and view hundreds of training videos, presentations, and other targeted training content on demand. Technical and nontechnical trainings are available.
Writing Workshop: This workshop covers foundational principles of good writing for all consultants. Our consultants must often prepare high-quality written documents that summarize complex analyses for nontechnical audiences. This workshop helps associates develop structural writing skills and improve outlining, drafting, and self-editing skills.
Case Management Workshop: This cross-office leadership program is designed for associates in their third year at Analysis Group. It provides information and tools essential for navigating the case manager role effectively. Through the workshop, associates make connections with senior staff and peers and build communities to facilitate successful case management.
Opportunities for Advancement
All associates have many opportunities to hone their analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills. These opportunities include leading trainings, participating in recruiting and DE&I efforts, mentoring new analysts and interns, and onboarding new people onto case teams. You don’t need coding experience to be an associate with us. We provide training opportunities, including courses in Python and R programming. You will also have an advisor who can help set you up with mentors.
Many associates also develop leadership and case management skills by doing pro bono case work. Please see our Pro Bono at Analysis Group page for details.
To learn more about the advancement track at Analysis Group, please visit our Career Path page. To learn about career paths our consultants have taken, please visit Our People to read about the personal experiences of various Analysis Group team consultants and administrative professionals.
The Review Process
Everyone at Analysis Group has a hand in helping peers and colleagues grow and develop in their careers. The firm takes the annual performance review process very seriously. Supporting each other in our long-term development is central to our continued success.
Every fall, as part of the review process, we reflect on all aspects of each employee’s performance. This includes case work, project contributions, and firm and community-building contributions such as advising, leading firm initiatives, and mentoring. We find that our review process contributes enormously to the cohesive, collaborative, and principled environment that makes our employees take such pride in our firm.
Analysis Group has an internal labor market. You will be placed on a case team when you join. From there, you can build connections and find new case work based on your interests and support from our staffing coordinators. Some generalist associates work primarily within one practice. Others choose to gain their experience across a variety of practices and case types. Health care associates gain deep expertise in the life science fields and are able to explore treatment areas across our HEOR, Epidemiology & Market Access practice.
You will work with more than just your own cohort at Analysis Group. You will have plenty of opportunities to work with other associates, but you will also interact with senior staff, law firms, industry leaders, and experts within the field.
Case Examples
Even in their first season with Analysis Group, associates become important contributing members of their teams. Many work on litigation cases. Explore our cases to see examples of Analysis Group’s work. If you wish, you can narrow your search by any of our practice areas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
We believe that a diverse workforce directly supports our goal to provide the highest-quality work, and that equity and inclusion are necessary to unlock the power of that diversity. This drives our commitment to strong talent and business practices that provide richer opportunities to people of all backgrounds, including all sexual orientations, genders, gender identities and expressions, races, colors, ethnicities, national origins, mental and physical abilities and characteristics, ages, socioeconomic statuses, religions, and veteran statuses. Our collaborative and people- and learning-oriented culture helps ensure that employees from all backgrounds can contribute fully and meaningfully, and bring their full selves to work each and every day. Additionally, we are committed to social impact initiatives that connect our expertise with worthy causes beyond the firm.
To learn more about our affinity groups, as well as our DE&I approach and initiatives at our firm, please view our DE&I at Analysis Group page.
Benefits
The health and wellness of our employees underpin our benefits offerings, and we aim for our benefits and wellness programs to be holistic and inclusive. We offer a variety of medical, dental, and vision coverage options; financial support programs; fitness and cell phone reimbursement; and much more.
Visit our Benefits page for a full list of our offerings. For answers to specific questions about benefits, please contact our Recruiting department at recruiter@analysisgroup.com.
Pro Bono Work
We use our analytical expertise, intellectual rigor, and collaborative thinking to generate relevant insights in our pro bono partnerships. We work with nonprofit, governmental, and academic organizations, and support law firms in pro bono legal matters. Our pro bono cases have made significant and lasting improvements to a wide range of clients, constituencies, and communities, including unhoused and incarcerated people, children in low-income school districts, people in developing countries with inadequate health care, and nonprofits in need of funding, among many others. Many of our pro bono projects are led by associates.
To learn more about our pro bono initiatives, please see the Pro Bono at Analysis Group page for details.
Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about joining Analysis Group. Additional answers are available on our FAQ page.
When should I submit my application?
Analysis Group accepts applications at any time. Our primary recruiting cycle for full-time opportunities begins in September and concludes in March. Please check the relevant job posting for any specific deadlines.
What if I am interested in applying to multiple locations?
Please list your geographic preferences in your cover letter and our online application to be considered for multiple locations.
Does Analysis Group follow a hybrid work model? Does it allow the flexibility to work fully remotely?
At AG, we are committed to developing and retaining talent, and want to foster an environment in which we are as happy and productive as possible. To that end, we believe that it’s best for us to be together in the office most of the time, and that our collective presence in the office is vitally important for the collaboration, mentorship, networking, and cultural cohesion that make AG such a special place. We also believe that over the long term, most of us will have more career growth and offer better support to one another if we are in the office a significant amount. For that reason, we ask all AG employees to be in the office at least three days per week in a typical week. We also value flexibility and in some cases, we provide additional opportunities for people to work remotely, taking into consideration role, tenure, firm contributions, and geography.
