Senior Consultant, Policy Strategy

Blue Matter; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Health & Wellness Benefit

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Blue Matter is seeking a talented individual to join their consulting team in the biopharmaceutical industry. This role involves monitoring and analyzing health policy developments to support strategic decision-making for life sciences clients.

Preferred candidates will have a strong understanding of US drug pricing policies, excellent analytical skills, and relevant consulting experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $160,000, plus a generous benefits package including health coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of consulting experience with an advanced degree.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with an undergraduate degree.
• Prior experience in a US health policy environment relevant to life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze federal and state health policy developments.
• Develop insights to support launch planning and pricing decisions.
• Prepare materials for project meetings and client engagements.

Skills

Understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

US health policy knowledge

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Education

Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS)

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Blue 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize federal and state health policy developments
• Develop policy‑informed insights to support launch planning, pricing, contracting, and access decisions
• Execute on assigned project tasks
• Prepare materials for project meetings
• Execute analysis of primary and secondary research efforts
• Create and utilize analytical tools to support decision making
• Develop materials communicating results of analyses
• Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies
• Demonstrate accountability for completion of project responsibilities
• Regularly engage senior level clients

Desired Experience and Skills

• Understanding 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 economics
• Demonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative solutions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) with 2+ years of consulting experience
• Undergrad degree with 3+ years of consulting experience
• 3+ years of biopharma industry or relevant trade association experience
• Prior experience in a US health policy environment relevant to the life sciences industry

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $140,000 – $160,000 per year. Generous incentive compensation structure.

• 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.