Senior Consultant, Life Sciences Strategy
Job Description
Blue Matter is a global consulting firm helping commercialize therapies that extend and improve human life. We've partnered with more than 350 pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovators worldwide to bring life-saving treatments to the patients who need them.
If you're looking for a consulting career that offers more than a paycheck, Blue Matter might be the place for you. Our strong team orientation, commitment to excellence, and distinctive culture have built a fantastic place to work with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
Why Join Our Team?
We've intentionally built something different from the traditional consulting firm. Joining us means working on therapies and technologies that change lives, pairing deep scientific knowledge with sharp strategic thinking to help biopharma innovators reach their full clinical and commercial potential.
Our culture sets us apart. We learned long ago that happy, engaged team members produce the best outcomes for clients. Plus, creating a positive working environment is simply the right way to run a company. You'll feel respected, included, and genuinely heard as part of a tight-knit team that works well together and builds lasting friendships through volunteer activities, social events, and regular company gatherings.
We actively welcome new perspectives. Bring forward a compelling idea, and you'll have the chance to pitch it. If the case is strong, then you might have the opportunity (and the resources) to turn it into reality, whether it’s a piece of thought leadership or an entirely new service offering.
Career development here is more than a talking point. Transparent expectations, biannual performance reviews, and a dedicated Career Coach for every team member keep you moving forward. Blue Matter Academy (BMA) offers learning programs tailored to where you are in your career…and where you want to go.
Because great work isn't tied to a location, you'll have the tools and flexibility to do your best work whether you're near one of our offices or fully remote, backed by competitive compensation and benefits that go beyond the standard package.
We're always interested in connecting with talented candidates. If you don't see a current opening in your target location, check back as new roles open up.
For career-related inquiries, contact [email protected].
Blue Matter is a rapidly growing management consultancy focused primarily in the biopharmaceutical industry. We partner with our clients to help them achieve commercial success across the lifecycle of their products and portfolios. Our project types include new product planning, launch strategy, portfolio planning and disease area strategy. The majority of our work is in specialty therapeutics, with oncology and rare diseases as specific areas of expertise.
We have a unique entrepreneurial culture and invest in building Blue Matter to be one of the the best places to work. We have a strong global presence with offices in the US (San Francisco, New York, and Boston), Europe (London, Zurich, Netherlands), and India.
As a Senior Consultant with Blue Matter, you will join a startup firm with a dynamic and growing team of seasoned consultants, and have the opportunity to help grow and build the company. You will work collaboratively with senior internal and client team members to address critical business issues in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, and deliver value through providing innovative and actionable solutions to our clients.
Primary Responsibilities
- Execute on assigned project tasks
- Prepare materials for project meetings
- Execute analysis of primary and secondary research efforts
- Create and utilize analytical tools to support decision making
- Develop materials communicating results of analyses
- Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies
- Demonstrate accountability for completion of project responsibilities
- Regularly engage senior level clients
Desired Experience and Skills
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with a focus on market access related roles (i.e. pricing, contracting, market access analytics, payer mix analysis, provider mix analysis, specialty pharmacy and IDN dynamics, patient services and patient access)
- Demonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative solutions
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Solid time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) with 2+ years of consulting experience or
- Undergrad degree with 3+ years of consulting experience or
- 3+ years of biopharma industry experience
Benefits Package:
- 401k - generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resources
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employment
- Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company paid insurances including Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance as well as additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
- Health & Wellness Benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1000 reimbursement annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidays