Manager - Analytics

Blue Matter; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Benefit

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Matter in the United States is seeking a Manager in the Analytics practice to lead client engagements end-to-end—owning the quality of analytical delivery, developing your team, and building the trusted client relationships that define Blue Matter’s reputation. You set the standard for analytical rigor while fostering a collaborative environment where people win together.

As a Manager, you will lead project teams (onshore and offshore), oversee plans, budgets, and risk, and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field, life sciences, or business with 6+ years of quantitative analytics experience.
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in quantitative field, life sciences, or business with 5+ years of analytics experience.
• Experience managing teams and client relationships in a consulting or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent client engagements end-to-end with on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality.
• Oversee project teams (onshore and offshore) and manage workstreams and budgets.
• Translate analyses into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and client narratives.
• Mentor and develop junior professionals and contribute to BMI’s IP.

Skills

Pharma Modeling

Forecasting

Commercial Analytics

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Leadership

Client Relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

R

Python

Excel

Job description

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 a Manager in the Analytics practice, you lead client engagements end-to‑end—owning the quality of analytical delivery, developing your team, and building the trusted client relationships that define Blue Matter’s reputation. You set the standard for analytical rigor while fostering a collaborative environment where people win together.

Primary Responsibilities

Project & Engagement Leadership

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent client engagements of varying complexity, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery with exceptional quality standards
• Oversee project teams (onshore and offshore analysts and consultants), providing day‑to‑day direction, managing workstreams, and ensuring alignment to client objectives
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage project finances (SOWs, budgets, invoicing), and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead the design and execution of complex analytical solutions across BMI’s service offerings including forecasting, commercial analytics, field operations, market access analytics, and commercial modeling

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as primary client contact for assigned engagements, building trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level)
• Lead client discussions, discovery sessions, and strategic planning meetings to scope projects and align on deliverables
• Present analyses, recommendations, and strategic implications to senior leadership teams with clarity and conviction—always speaking the truth through data
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and support the development of proposals for new work

Analytical Solutions & Innovation

• Design and oversee execution of sophisticated analytical solutions tailored to each client’s commercial context and product lifecycle stage
• Customize BMI’s proprietary analytical tools and frameworks to address unique client challenges
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable strategic recommendations and compelling client narratives
• Stay current on analytical best practices, emerging tools, and industry trends to continuously strengthen BMI’s offerings

People Development & Firm Contribution

• Recruit, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing career guidance and regular performance feedback
• Foster analytical excellence and structured problem‑solving capabilities across project teams
• Contribute to BMI’s methodological development, intellectual property, and best practices
• Lead or support internal initiatives to enhance analytical capabilities, tools, and service offerings

Desired Experience & Skills

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical quantitative modeling, commercial analytics, and financial modeling
• Proficiency with core 3rd‑party datasets (provider unit data, payer access data, analog sales data, claims/EMR data)
• Advanced analytical skills spanning statistical modeling, forecasting, market access analytics, and scenario simulation
• Familiarity with U.S. coverage, payment, pricing dynamics, and government pricing frameworks

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated experience managing project teams (onshore and offshore) and leading multiple concurrent engagements
• Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior professionals
• Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships at senior levels

Communication & Strategic Thinking

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex analyses to senior executives
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect analytical findings to commercial strategy
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex client environments
• Proven ability to integrate business and industry knowledge into creative, client‑centric solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative field, life sciences, or business, and 6+ years of quantitative analytical experience with demonstrated career progression, OR
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in a quantitative field, life sciences, or business, and5+years of quantitative analytical experience with demonstrated career progression
• Prior experience managing teams and client relationships in a consulting or professional services environment
• Experience in specialty therapeutics (oncology, rare disease) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $190,000 – $225,000 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.