Manager / Associate Principal, Insights and Analytics

Blue Matter is a rapidly growing management consultancy focused in the biopharmaceutical industry.  We partner with our clients to help them achieve commercial success across the lifecycle of their products, portfolios, and organizations. Our project types include providing decision support through insights and analytics for new product planning, launch strategy, portfolio / disease area strategy, and organizational strategy / change management. Most of our work is in specialty therapeutics, with oncology and rare diseases a specific area of expertise. 

Blue Matter Insights (BMI) is our specialized insights CoE, uniquely combining sophisticated quantitative analytics with strategic pharmaceutical consulting. BMI consultants work side-by-side with strategy team members on high-stakes client engagements. Our lean, entrepreneurial structure accelerates your growth: high performers quickly progress from executing analyses to leading workstreams to managing client relationships. You'll gain exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and challenging problems (launch forecasting, portfolio optimization, omnichannel strategy) while building expertise across proprietary technology platforms and advanced analytical methods. Working directly with senior leaders invested in your development, you'll tackle challenging problems and help build new capabilities that become part of BMI's competitive edge. 

We have a unique entrepreneurial culture and invest in building Blue Matter as the best place to work for our team. We have offices in NY, San Francisco, Boston, London, Zurich, Mumbai & Gurgaon. 

As a Manager / Associate Principal, you will work across Blue Matter as a functional expert, playing a key role in identifying analytical solutions to complex client needs.  

Primary Responsibilities

Project & Team Leadership

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent client engagements of varying complexity, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with exceptional quality standards
• Oversee project teams (multiple onshore and offshore analysts and consultants), providing day-to-day direction, managing workstreams, and ensuring alignment to client objectives
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage project finances (SOWs, budgets, invoicing), and monitor risk throughout project lifecycle
• Lead the design and execution of complex analytical solutions across Blue Matter's service offerings including forecasting, commercial analytics, field operations, market access analytics, and commercial modeling

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Serve as primary client contact for assigned engagements, building trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level)
• Lead client workshops, discovery sessions, and strategic planning meetings to scope projects and align on deliverables
• Present analyses, recommendations, and strategic implications to C-suite executives and senior leadership teams
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and develop proposals for new work
• Contribute to business development activities including pitch preparation and capability presentations

Analytical Solutions Development

• Design and oversee execution of sophisticated analytical solutions based on client’s needs across the product lifecycle
• Customize BMI's proprietary analytical tools and frameworks to address unique client challenges
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable strategic recommendations and compelling client narratives

People Development & Firm Contribution

• Recruit, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing career guidance and performance feedback
• Foster analytical excellence and problem-solving capabilities across project teams
• Contribute to BMI's methodological development, best practices, and intellectual property
• Lead internal initiatives to enhance analytical capabilities, tools, and service offerings
• Participate in hiring process and candidate assessment

Desired Experience and Skills

Technical & Domain Expertise

• 6-10 years of quantitative analytical experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare analytics
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical quantitative modeling and commercial analytics
• Advanced analytical skills including statistical modeling, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Proficiency with core 3rd party datasets (provider unit data, payer access data, analog sales data, claims/EMR data)

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated experience managing project teams (onshore and offshore) and leading multiple concurrent engagements
• Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior professionals
• Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships at senior levels

Communication & Problem-Solving

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex client environments
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Ability to translate raw data into impactful presentations with strategic insights and actionable recommendations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex analyses to C-suite executives
• Proven ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative, client-centric solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in quantitative field, life sciences, or business
• 8+ years of experience with demonstrated career progression and increasing responsibility
• Experience in specialty therapeutics (oncology, rare disease) strongly preferred
• Proven track record of business development and client acquisition
• Prior people management or team leadership experience

• 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

Blue Matter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.