Associate Principal - 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 an Associate Principal in the Analytics practice, you are a senior leader responsible for shaping BMI’s analytical agenda, driving business growth, and setting the standard for client delivery. You combine deep domain expertise with strategic vision—ensuring that every engagement delivers clarity and confidence in data-driven decision-making.Primary ResponsibilitiesStrategic Client LeadershipOwn and grow a portfolio of client relationships, serving as a strategic partner to C-suite and senior leadership (SVP/EVP/C-suite level)Lead the scoping, design, and delivery of the most complex and high-impact client engagements across BMI’s analytics offeringsPresent analyses, strategic recommendations, and commercial implications to executive audiences with authority and nuanceAnticipate client needs, proactively identify new opportunities, and expand existing relationships into multi-engagement partnershipsBusiness Development & GrowthDrive business development activities including pipeline development, pitch preparation, proposal writing, and capability presentationsContribute to BMI’s revenue growth targets through new client acquisition and account expansionRepresent BMI in industry forums, conferences, and client events to strengthen the firm’s market presenceCollaborate with Partners and fellow Associate Principals to shape BMI’s go-to-market strategy for analytics servicesEngagement Oversight & Quality AssuranceProvide senior oversight across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring analytical rigor, strategic relevance, and on-time deliveryGuide Managers and project teams through complex analytical challenges, offering thought partnership and quality assuranceEnsure all deliverables meet BMI’s standards for insight quality, narrative clarity, and strategic impactChampion a culture of intellectual honesty—encouraging teams to speak the truth through data, even when findings challenge assumptionsPractice Building & Thought LeadershipShape the strategic direction of BMI’s Analytics practice, including service offerings, methodological innovation, and talent strategyLead the development of proprietary tools, frameworks, and intellectual property that differentiate BMI in the marketplaceDrive knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across the Analytics team through training, mentoring, and community buildingRecruit, develop, and retain top analytical talent—building a team that stays curious and grows togetherDesired Experience & SkillsDomain & Technical MasteryDeep expertise across pharmaceutical commercial analytics including forecasting, market access, pricing strategy, field operations, and launch analyticsStrong command of advanced analytical methodologies, with the judgment to select the right approach for each business questionFamiliarity with the full landscape of pharma data assets (claims, EMR, prescription, payer access, market research)Experience in specialty therapeutics (oncology, rare disease, gene therapy) strongly preferredLeadership & Business AcumenProven track record of building and growing client relationships at the executive levelDemonstrated business development success including pipeline generation and revenue growthExperience leading and developing high-performing teams across onshore and offshore environmentsStrategic thinker with the ability to connect analytical insights to broader commercial and corporate strategyCommunication & PresenceExecutive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizational dynamicsExceptional written and verbal communication skills—able to distill complexity into clarityCollaborative leadership style that builds trust, empowers teams, and drives accountabilityQualificationsAdvanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in a quantitative field, life sciences, or business8+ years of experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical analytics, or a related professional services environmentDemonstrated career progression with increasing scope of client ownership and business development responsibilityProven people management and team leadership experienceCompensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $225,000 – $260,000 per year. Generous incentive compensation structure.Benefits:401k Plan - generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resourcesComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employmentFlexible 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 optionsPaid parental leave for all new parentsHealth & Wellness Benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1000 reimbursement annually)Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidaysBlue 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.Powered by JazzHRvmRxxVLw1I