Associate / Associate Consultant - Analytics

Blue Matter

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Automation, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Strategy, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Disease, Economics, Ecosystems, Electronic Medical Records, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Healthcare, Intellectual Property (IP), Management Consulting, Market Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, New Product Planning, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Data, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Product/Service Launch, Project Planning, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Control, Quantitative Analysis, R Programming Language, Reimbursement, Reporting Dashboards, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Sales Presentation, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics, Statistics Software, Tableau, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

South San Francisco, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

About the Company

Blue Matter

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