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Analytics & Market Research

Communications

Internal

Strategy Consulting

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 HR@bluematterconsulting.com.

Associate / Associate Consultant - Analytics

South San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Analytics & Market Research

Entry Level

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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 an Associate / Associate Consultant in the Analytics practice, you will be an integral part of project teams delivering data-driven solutions to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. You will build foundational analytical skills while contributing to work that drives real commercial impact—supported by a team that wins together and a culture that rewards curiosity.

Primary Responsibilities

Analytics Execution & Data Management

• Execute analyses leveraging secondary data sources, commercial datasets, and primary research outputs to support strategic client questions
• Build and maintain analytical models including segmentation, forecasting, regression, and market sizing under the guidance of senior team members
• Structure, clean, and synthesize complex datasets from sources such as IQVIA, claims/EMR data, and proprietary survey data to uncover actionable patterns
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytical tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) that enable teams to interpret and act on findings
• Ensure data integrity and analytical rigor through systematic quality control processes

Communication & Collaboration

• Translate analytical findings into clear, concise summaries for internal project teams, contributing to deliverable development
• Support the creation of client-ready presentations, reports, and executive summaries under senior guidance
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams spanning market research, strategy consulting, and technology—always solving for the “so what” behind the data
• Participate in internal project meetings and contribute analytical perspectives to team discussions

Problem-Solving & Professional Growth

• Apply structured problem-solving approaches to break down analytical tasks within broader project plans
• Proactively seek to understand the business context behind each analysis—building commercial intuition alongside technical skills
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, tools, and methodologies and share learnings with the team
• Growth Opportunity: As you develop, you will take on increasing client interaction, present findings directly to stakeholders, and begin mentoring newer team members.

Desired Experience & Skills

Technical & Analytical

• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, SAS, or similar statistical software
• Advanced Excel skills including complex modeling, data manipulation, and automation (VBA a plus)
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Strong quantitative reasoning and ability to select appropriate statistical methodologies
• Exposure to pharmaceutical commercial data (e.g., prescription data, claims data, market research datasets) preferred

Communication & Work Management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain analytical work clearly to non-technical audiences
• Solid PowerPoint skills for contributing to executive-quality presentations
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and strong time management
• Intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous learning

Business & Domain Awareness (Nice to have)

• Foundational understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations (sales force effectiveness, market access, launch planning)
• Familiarity with therapeutic area dynamics, competitive landscapes, and the broader healthcare ecosystem
• Eagerness to build domain knowledge and translate business questions into analytical frameworks

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences, statistics, mathematics, engineering, economics, or related quantitative field (MS/PhD preferred)
• 1–4 years of experience in quantitative analytics, preferably within life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare analytics (Associate: 0-1 years, Associate Consultant: 2-4 years + BS degree, or 2 years + MS degree)

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range

$70,000 – $130,000 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.

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