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
IG @ deci.bio
DeciBio Consulting is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where DeciBions bring their authentic selves to work each day. DeciBio Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, color, religion, age, or other legally protected status.
DeciBio offices may be or become dog-friendly at any time. Any role may require travel, including internationally.
US employees must have current authorization to lawfully work in the US and the jurisdiction(s) applicable to the DeciBio office location at which they are based, and most US positions do not qualify for visa sponsorship.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated dedication to life sciences/biosciences via work history and field of study (e.g., Bioengineering, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology)
- On track for an undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable Life Science field, graduating by August 2027
- Superb presentation, writing, and analytical abilities, including proficiency with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to conduct primary research (interviews) and secondary research (technical/professional literature)
- Experience or aptitude for building and analyzing Excel models and deriving strategic recommendations
- Authorization to lawfully work in the United States
What We Do
DeciBio Consulting is a boutique strategy consulting firm focusing on the life science industry. DeciBio's mission is to provide the strategic insights that accelerate the development, adoption, and accessibility of personalized medicine. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, DeciBio serves clients and customers across the globe, ranging from incubator-stage startups to Fortune 500 life science corporations. DeciBio addresses business solutions that range from market landscape analyses to full commercial strategies, including organic and inorganic growth opportunities (commercial due diligences). DeciBio’s work is typically supported by a mix of primary and secondary research leveraging Dexter, its in-house expert network, and DeciBio Analytics’ proprietary data intelligence products. DeciBio’s Analytics division offers numerous data products to support strategic insights, including in clinical diagnostics (the DxBooks), immuno-oncology (the I/O BioMAP), omics market segmentation (the MarketBooks), and the entire life sciences industry (BioTrack). Internal teams such as the Culture Committee, Women* in Consulting, and Gays in Consulting enrich the employee experience. DeciBio’s Social Impact board and the DeciBio Impact Lab work collaboratively across divisions and externally to uproot discrimination and increase access to precision medicine.
