Associate Consultant / Consultant (Strategy)

Primary Responsibilities

• Become familiar with project(s) (objectives, scope, workflows, deadlines) at kick-off and engage with Europe- or US-side team on a regular basis
• Conduct primary and secondary research in a time-bound manner
• Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies
• Create and utilize analytical tools to support strategic decision making
• Develop slides or memos effectively communicating results of analyses
• Prepare material for project meetings and workshops
• Regularly engage with senior internal stakeholders and effectively manage upward
• Demonstrate accountability for completion and high-quality delivery of all assigned responsibilities
• Participate in and contribute to internal initiatives including business development, knowledge management and new capabilities development
• Engage with global clients regularly in various ways (e.g., weekly updates, workshops, interim / final presentations)

Desired Experience and Skills

• Understanding of clinical trial phases and its impact on strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to integrate scientific, business and industry knowledge in developing creative solutions for clients
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrate mature structured thinking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid time and people management skills; demonstrate high functioning efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
• Proactive and entrepreneurial in spirit
• Willingness and ability to read complex scientific material and distill key insights
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience using proprietary pharma databases
• Experience with pharma marketing analytics, valuation or forecasting/modeling is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MBBS, MD, BDS, MBA, MS, BPharm/MPharm, MPH)
• 2-3 years of prior consulting experience OR at least 2-3 years of biopharma industry experience in roles like portfolio planning, corporate strategy or business development
• US/Europe life sciences industry knowledge and exposure is a plus

Note: This role will involve working with the US or Europe teams and will entail working partial overlap hours with relevant time zones at least a few days every week (work timing flexibility is provided); prior demonstrated success working in such environments is a plus

What we can offer you:

• Diverse, interesting and intellectually stimulating projects across our clients products, portfolios, and organizations
• Projects from biotech startups to multinational pharmaceutical corporations
• Supportive environment to learn and grow, regardless of your skill and knowledge level
• Being empowered to drive your development, own your work, and manage your time from day one
• Hybrid office and home working model (depending on project schedules)
• Structured onboarding program to help you learn basic consulting skills
• Support for your developmental journey with a:
• Peer-level buddy to help you navigate your way around Blue Matter and share their experiences
• Senior-level US or Europe-based career coach to support your overall professional development and career progression
• Senior-level India-based local mentor for ad hoc support