CF internship placements

Explore a passion for healthcare with our internship programme

The summer internship at CF offers the perfect opportunity for recent university graduates — or those still studying their degree — who have a passion for healthcare and are interested in a career in consultancy.

Our interns work on a project as part of one of our teams. Throughout their time with CF, they are supported to deploy the core consulting toolkit whilst developing their knowledge of health systems and the life sciences sectors.

CF welcomes self-motivated, driven applicants from a range of backgrounds, and no previous consultancy or other work experience is required for the role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about healthcare, with a keen mind for problem-solving and interpersonal skills. An eagerness to learn, share ideas and work collaboratively — combined with the ability to balance multiple tasks and adapt to changing demands within a project — are the main requisites for the role.

What to expect

All our interns receive dedicated training and on-the-job support from an analyst ‘buddy’ and a mentor, who supports them in their role and helps them think about future career options and the application process for CF analyst roles.

During the internship, interns cover a breadth of tasks: analysing large datasets in Excel or through coding, content creation for internal and client meetings, participating in internal problem-solving sessions with the team, attending client meetings and carrying out research to provide crucial information to the team.

We open applications for our internship programme in November. Interested applicants should look for and apply via the ‘Summer Internship 2024, Management Consulting’ job posting on our Work With Us page. Applications close in early December.

*Applicants must have passes at GCSE maths and English plus three A levels for consideration for our internship programme.

What our previous interns think

Jenny

Before starting my internship with CF

I recently graduated from UCL with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. I developed interest in healthcare and life sciences early on in my degree and completed modules related to healthcare and pharma management. Exposures to this area of study further drove me to pursue a career that enables me to make real-life changes in health and care.

I decided to apply for a internship with CF because…

CF has been on the forefront of healthcare and data science consulting, working for both the NHS and pharmaceutical companies, which, I believe, will allow me to learn about the entire process from drug roll-out to provider services. This enables me to understand how I will be able to make an impact on multiple levels and provides an incredible opportunity to learn from experts in the field.

When starting my internship with CF, I was most excited about…

Meeting all the amazing people at CF and learn from them during my internship here. I looked forward to constant on-the-job learning opportunities, talking to experts in various fields, and experiencing a dynamic environment where I can think creatively to solve problems.

My most significant accomplishment whilst working at CF was…

Taking on the responsibility to build a data model and dashboard from scratch. By working in a large team, my skills in effective communication and presentation have gone through significant development.

Thinking about my goals for the future…

I was honoured to be given a return offer by the end of the internship and will be returning to CF as a graduate analyst upon completing my masters in Drug Development and Pharma Management at UCL.

I’d describe the culture at CF as…

An inclusive, creative, and positive environment that allows people with the same passion and goals to strive for the best to bring about impactful changes in health and care.

My overall experience of interning with CF is that…

I have made some life-long friends and built trusting relationships with colleagues. It was truly a pleasure to work with all the brilliant people at CF.

Malinda

Before starting my internship with CF

I was finishing my 4th year at Imperial College London in Biochemistry with Management.

I decided to apply for a internship with CF because…

I liked how CF was focused on helping improve the NHS. I was always interested in healthcare, but decided I did not want to be a doctor. At CF, I have the opportunity to help improve people’s health in other ways.

When starting my internship with CF, I was most excited about…

Learning more about how the NHS works and how it can be improved.

My most significant accomplishment whilst working at CF was…

Learning Python and SQL and applying these skills to multiple projects. I did not know how to code beforehand.

Thinking about my goals for the future…

In the short-term, I will return to CF as a graduate analyst next September. In the long-term, I would like to do a PhD in Public Health and work for the World Health Organisation (WHO).

I’d describe the culture at CF as…

Everyone knows everyone!

My overall experience of interning with CF is that…

It was so much fun! I learnt new soft and hard skills and met many people passionate about healthcare.