Advisory Associate Program - Recent College Graduates

Avalere Health • Washington, DC

12d • $75,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Advisory capability is seeking qualified, entry-level candidates to join as healthcare consulting Associates in July 2026.

Associates begin their tenure at Avalere Health through our Advisory Associate Program, a structured introduction to healthcare consulting designed to support learning, development, and early career growth. During the initial phase, Associates engage in meaningful project work across Advisory’s practice areas, while building core consulting and technical skills. The Associate role is designed for recent graduates and early career candidates who are motivated to build a long-term consulting career in healthcare.

Associates gain a wealth of hands-on healthcare consulting experience while honing their research, writing, and project management skills during the 6-month program. Associates will regularly participate in content delivery and Avalere Health-specific trainings, while receiving informal mentorship and career guidance. After successful completion of the program, Associates transition into a permanent role within one of our three content delivery Practices – Policy, Market Access, or Evidence & Strategy – to specialize, develop, and grow their consulting careers.

Requirements

• Passion for healthcare
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for professional business communication
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and quantitative skills
• Ability to perform basic research in varied formats
• Basic presentation and public speaking skills
• Eagerness to learn complex issues related to the healthcare delivery system
• Proven team play with experience navigating multifaceted projects and meeting deadlines
• A positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• High level of initiative and commitment to excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of the consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on a diverse array of healthcare issues (e.g., key informant interviews, white and grey literature searches).
• Contribute to written summaries, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations to assess business implications and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Use content expertise, solid proofreading, and layout skills to quality control client deliverables.
• Begin to develop content expertise on a range of key healthcare issues.
• Attend and draft summaries on government healthcare meetings.
• Work in cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and delivery of projects.
• Juggle project work with multiple managers, across various teams.
• Provide basic project management support, including preparation of meeting materials and background information with ability to grow into project manager role.
• Participate in Advisory’s extensive training program throughout the duration of the program.

Benefits

• You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.
• We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support.
• Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey.
• You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level