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].

Sr. Learning Specialist

Gurgaon/Pune, India

Full Time

Internal

Experienced

Blue Matter Consulting is a rapidly growing management consulting firm focused primarily on the biopharmaceutical industry. We partner with our clients to help them achieve commercial success across the lifecycle of their products, portfolios and organizations.

We have a unique entrepreneurial culture and invest in building Blue Matter as the best place to work for our consultants. We have a strong presence across our 8 offices – Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Zurich, London, Berlin, New York and San Francisco.

As a team member of Blue Matter Academy (BMA), a Learning Specialist values:

Solving business challenges by being passionate about creating learning solutions
Creating bold new ideas and constantly improving to exceed our own high standards
Collaborating with team members while balancing the necessity of working independently when needed
A work environment that values high energy, positive attitudes, reliability, and vision

A Learning Specialist is responsible for:

Managing individual workstreams on projects in collaboration with the BMA team.
Preparing and contributing to in-depth design documents that outline a learner-centric solution
Creating content in accordance with Blue Matter’s high standards, including building slides or other course materials; writing scenarios, case studies, facilitator notes and video scripts, e-learning modules; creating and/or using tools to measure learning; and securing materials and resources to design and develop content from start to finish (Note: Graphics support is available)
Collaborating with internal customers and continually interacting with them in a positive, professional manner
Conducting needs assessments and analysis that may include conducting interviews, focus groups, and secondary research
Analyzing learning gaps and identifying solutions for closing those gaps through learning solutions
Facilitating or delivering content virtually or in-person as required
Actively collecting feedback from learners, stakeholders, and the project team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Administering the Learning Management System, supporting users, and troubleshooting system issues
Utilizing proven instructional techniques in program and content design
Liaising with the Operations team to understand how BMA can support them locally and to identify opportunities for collaboration

A Learning Specialist will know:

PowerPoint like the back of their hand
Past, present, and emerging learning theories, science, and technology
Microsoft Suite of tools
The basic tenets and purpose of Learning Management Systems
Content design / development tools (e.g. Captivate or Rise)

The right candidate will possess the following competencies:

Instructional design, program design, workshop design, and content design and development skills using a wide variety of modalities

Drive and high self-motivation, with willingness to be managed to a comprehensive set of performance metrics and quantitative measures
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent project management and execution skills
Strong analysis skills that contribute to creative, effective learning solutions
Strong facilitation skills and an ability to connect with the learners and deliver content effectively
Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple internal teams and clients
Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Ability to motivate and influence both internally and externally; demonstrates excitement and passion
Embracing of ambiguity and ability to create a path forward with the support of the BMA team

Qualifications / Skill Requirements:

An insatiable passion for learning
Bachelor’s college degree is a must; Master’s degree from a reputable college is preferred. Field of study should preferably be related to learning or instructional design
At least 6-8 years of learning and development experience, preferably in the life sciences or consulting industries
Demonstrated success in assessing needs and designing and developing creative and unique solutions for adult learners across modalities - live, virtual, job aid, video, e-learning, micro-learning, PDFs, self-directed learning guide, or any other ideas - we’d love to hear them!
Experience working with analytics, technology, operations, or market research teams strongly preferred
Exposure to data analytics concepts such as regression, segmentation, forecasting, experimentation, or AI/ML preferred
Familiarity with pharma commercial analytics, HEOR analytics, patient analytics, or market research in life sciences preferred
Experience building structured onboarding programs for technical or consulting teams
Structured communicator, MINTO principle adherent, can summarize and deliver key facts and supporting reasons concisely and coherently
Polished professional when engaging with clients or presenting information
Business acumen of the pharmaceutical industry and operating structures of global, multi-national corporations preferred
An understanding of project and change management concepts and techniques
Demonstrated success at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Strategic thinking skills to address critical business issues
Experience using PowerPoint, SharePoint, and One Drive
Experience using and building content for a Learning Management System
Humility and a sense of humor; we have fun too!
Ability to work during east coast working hours and to travel nationally and internationally 15 – 20 % of the time

Additional Responsibilities (Practice-Relevant):

Design and deliver learning programs tailored to Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Technology implementation, Operations excellence, and Market Research teams
Translate complex analytical, technical, or operational concepts into structured, learner-centric training content
Partner with Analytics, Technology, and Operations leaders to identify capability gaps across technical and consulting skillsets
Develop onboarding and upskilling curricula for analysts, data scientists, engineers, and insights professionals
Create learning pathways across technical (e.g., tools, methodologies) and business-facing (e.g., storytelling, client communication) competencies
Support capability building in advanced analytics methodologies (e.g., predictive modeling, segmentation, forecasting, AI/ML concepts)
Build programs that enhance consulting toolkit skills including problem structuring, hypothesis-driven analysis, and executive storytelling
Measure impact of learning programs through performance metrics tied to delivery quality, project outcomes, and client satisfaction
Enable operational excellence training (SOP adherence, quality assurance frameworks, process documentation best practices)

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