Senior Consultant, Policy Strategy

Senior ConsultantBlue 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 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 developmentsDevelop policy-informed insights to support launch planning, pricing, contracting, and access decisionsExecute on assigned project tasksPrepare materials for project meetingsExecute analysis of primary and secondary research effortsCreate and utilize analytical tools to support decision makingDevelop materials communicating results of analysesIdentify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategiesDemonstrate accountability for completion of project responsibilitiesRegularly engage senior level clientsDesired 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 economicsDemonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsSolid time management skillsDemonstrated ability to work in team environmentProficiency in PowerPoint and ExcelPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) with 2+ years of consulting experience orUndergrad degree with 3+ years of consulting experience or3+ years of biopharma industry or relevant trade association experiencePrior experience in a US health policy environment relevant to the life sciences industryCompensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $140,000 – $160,000 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.