Manager / Associate Principal

About the Role Blue Matter is a rapidly growing strategic consulting firm serving clients in the life sciences industry. As a Manager / Associate Principal, you will lead a Blue Matter project team to develop creative solutions, starting with understanding the problem directly with clients and delivering impactful, actionable recommendations across product commercialization, launch strategy, portfolio planning, and organizational strategy. The majority of our work is in specialty therapeutics, with oncology and rare diseases as specific areas of expertise.

What You'll Do

• Deliver and manage cross-functional projects across product commercialization and launch, portfolio and product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellence.
• Support project leadership in developing objectives and managing project plans.
• Identify required project tasks, assign them to team members, and ensure timely completion.
• Design, execute, analyze and synthesize primary and secondary research.
• Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies.
• Regularly engage senior-level clients.
• Recruit, develop and manage top talent.
• Support new business acquisition.

What We're Looking For

• Managers: 4+ years of life sciences consulting experience; Associate Principals: 6+ years of life sciences consulting experience.
• Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) preferred.
• Scientifically trained and consulting experience at the manager level, with a solid base across critical thinking, program planning, strategic partnering, and mentoring.
• Management consulting expertise and experience in new product commercialization, product launch, product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellence.
• Prior experience in specialty therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, Rare Diseases.
• High-quality deliverable development and impactful presentation to clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and foster motivated and highly capable project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and oral communication.

Nice to Have

• Strategic thought partner to clients; ability to deliver on multiple overlapping priorities and deliver at scale.
• Ability to bring in subject matter expertise for personal areas of strength/interest (e.g., access, go to market).

Compensation & Benefits

• Steep learning curve working on challenging projects across our clients’ products, portfolios, and organizations (from biotechs startups to multinational pharmaceutical corporations).
• Supportive environment to learn and grow, regardless of your skill and knowledge level.
• Empowered to drive your development, own your work, and manage your time from day one.
• Reimbursement for wellbeing-related expenses (gym membership, sports coaching, or sports equipment).
• Cost-matching education initiatives for self-improvement.
• Hybrid office and home working model with limited travel.
• Structured onboarding program to hone consulting and leadership skills.
• Supportive development journey with a peer-level buddy and a senior career coach.
• UK work permit sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.