Associate / Associate Consultant, Analytics

Job title: Associate / Associate Consultant, Analytics

About the Role

As an Associate / Associate Consultant in the Analytics practice at Blue Matter Consulting, 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 senior leaders invested in your development.

What You'll Do

• 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 (Tableau, Power BI) that enable teams to interpret and act on findings.
• Ensure data integrity and analytical rigor through systematic quality control processes.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, concise summaries for internal project teams, contributing to deliverable development and client-ready presentations.
• 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.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, tools, and methodologies and share learnings with the team.

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, SAS, or similar statistical software; advanced Excel skills including complex modeling and data manipulation; 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain analytical work clearly to non-technical audiences; solid PowerPoint for executive presentations.
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and strong time management; intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous learning.
• Foundational understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations (sales force effectiveness, market access, launch planning) and familiarity with therapeutic area dynamics is a plus.
• BS degree in life sciences, statistics, mathematics, 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 with BS or 2 years with MS).

Nice to Have

• Foundational understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations; familiarity with therapeutic area dynamics; eagerness to build domain knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 – $130,000 per year. Generous incentive compensation structure.
• Benefits: 401k plan with generous employer match and immediate vesting; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; gym membership reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program; generous paid time off.