Munich Office - Life Sciences Associate Intern (m/f/d) - Start January 2027

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for the leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses.

Location

Munich

Associate Intern Position

Joining the European L.E.K. Life Sciences team will enable you to develop a world‑class foundation in commercial problem‑solving as you address the issues that face today’s business leaders. A wide variety of projects will give you experience of all aspects of commercial activity. The nature and pace of L.E.K.’s strategic work facilitates the rapid development of a highly analytical skill set in a collaborative and rewarding team‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting primary and secondary research on markets, competitors, and customers
• Performing rigorous strategic and financial analyses, using leading‑edge software and techniques, to develop deep understanding of commercial issues
• Collaborating with team members to identify trends, draw conclusions, develop insights and transform those insights into actionable recommendations for the client

Who We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking exceptional and committed individuals with the ability to solve complex problems in a creative way with backgrounds in biosciences, medicine, biotechnologies and experience or strong interest into economics and business strategy related to Life Sciences. Successful candidates typically possess outstanding academic achievements, are comfortable with quantitative analysis, have excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English, relevant professional experience, and notable extracurricular interests. Fluency in another European language is considered an asset.

We are looking for a sense of intellectual curiosity that will inspire you to develop a deep understanding of any client situation, and to generate innovative answers to complex questions. We want people with the ability to think in logical, structured ways, together with the creativity to look beyond the obvious.

Our team‑oriented approach requires individuals who can collaborate and communicate well. We seek proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic candidates who take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

The Life Sciences Associate Intern position at L.E.K. is a launch‑pad for your career. As a new Intern you will be supported with a comprehensive initial two‑week orientation programme. For those who go on to pursue roles in industry or Private Equity, the highly valuable commercial and analytical skill set, and broad commercial experience of an L.E.K. Associate Intern are in great demand.

Diversity and Inclusion at L.E.K.

Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

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