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, access 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.
Blue Matter’s policy strategy team helps life sciences clients both navigate and shape the US health policy environment. We translate policy developments into pricing, market access, and commercial strategy, and help clients design policy proposals, evidence-backed narratives, and advocacy strategies for policymaker audiences.
This role sits at the intersection of US health policy and life sciences commercialization.
As a Senior Consultant with Blue Matter, you will join a fast-growing firm with a dynamic and seasoned team of 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 ResponsibilitiesMonitor, analyze, and synthesize federal and state health policy developments
Develop policy-informed insights to support launch planning, pricing, contracting, and access decisions
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 SkillsUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, with working knowledge of US health policy as it affects life sciences commercialization.
Substantive knowledge of US drug pricing and reimbursement policy, including Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation, Medicare Part B and D coverage and payment, 340B, Medicaid, government pricing, and formulary dynamics.
Familiarity with the evolving payer and PBM landscape and provider economics
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 QualificationsAdvanced 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 or relevant trade association experience
Prior experience in a US health policy environment relevant to the life sciences industry
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $140,000 – $160,000 per year. Generous incentive compensation structure.
Benefits:401k Plan - 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.