Technology Manager / Associate Principal, Insights and Analytics - Blue Matter

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. 

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. 

The Blue Matter Insights Team 

Through our Blue Matter Insights team, we work regionally and globally to address critical business issues and deliver evidence to inform data-driven decisions. Ultimately, we are dedicated to supporting our clients who are doing the work that really matters — extending and improving human lives. Our role in helping our clients accomplish this mission — that’s what fuels our commitment. Our team came together to push our industry further through a way of working, thinking and collaborating that results in a rare understanding of people – providers, patients, payers - who they are, what they believe, how they decide and why they behave the way they do. 

Business intelligence, behavioral science, and intellectual curiosity are the pillars of our practice. Our process is concrete and creative, embracing established methodologies and emerging technologies like AI. Then using these tools to push deeper. To meaning and motivation. To uncover thoughts automatic and considered. Ultimately our goal is to reveal insights that help life sciences companies improve outcomes on a global scale.  

We call it Human Centered Discovery. Our clients call it an invaluable window on the truth. 

Our distinct differentiation is our people. Our collective experience in life sciences spans both the supplier and client side. Strategic thinkers, innovative technologists, deep subject matter experts and data evangelists. Clinicians, psychologists, academics. Brand strategists and marketers. Quantitative and qualitative research authorities. All part of a team dedicated to excellence, as accomplished as it is unique.  

As a Manager / Associate Principal in the Blue Matter Insights – Analytics Team, you will join a dynamic, collaborative, entrepreneurial team responsible for helping build the Blue Matter business across the globe. 

Primary Responsibilities:   

Play a critical role in scaling our technology enabled offerings by building industry leading offerings, ensuring high quality project delivery and the continued success of our insights team. Some of the key responsibilities include:  

• Innovation: Develop Blue Matter’s capabilities in life sciences technology consulting – including data management, reporting and gen AI applications 

• Innovation: Lead the integration of technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP to build best in class proprietary life sciences data warehousing tools ensuring seamless data processing, governance and compliance for life science clients. 

• Expertise: Direct the implementation of Master Data Management (MDM) operations using platforms like Reltio or Informatica MDM, driving accurate data consolidation and harmonization to support advanced analytics and insights within the biotech sector. 

• Expertise: Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and with clients to architect and deliver a bespoke platform solution, leveraging tools like Tableau, PowerBI or WebDashboards for data visualization and Python for custom analytics, tailored to address the unique needs of biotech clients and enhance their operational efficiency. 

• Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in technology and thought partnership to clients in establishing credibility and adding value to stakeholders.  

• Delivery: Act as the primary owner of client engagements to ensure deliverable quality, client satisfaction, and project management (scope, revenue, and profitability). Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex analyses into relevant and actionable insights and deliverables for clients. Be hands-on with project planning, data analysis, and presentation building as needed  

• Business Development: Drive business development activities via identifying new clients and working with existing Blue Matter clients by leveraging expertise in technology and analytics with a specific focus on commercial life sciences needs. Independently and in collaboration with Blue Matter Insights, Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and actively participate in capabilities presentations, sales pitches and development of impactful and actionable deliverables for proposals. Ultimately ensure excellence in client satisfaction. 

• Internal Leadership: Mentor, coach, and develop team members for continued growth and success within the organization and opportunities for delegation and assistance in client management  

• Manage Global teams: Ensure effective and efficient collaboration and communication between onshore and offshore team members  

• Coaching and development: Act as a role model to the internal team, and support their growth via coaching, training, and mentorship. Manage a team of 4-5 and eventually a team of 20. 

Breakdown of Activities:   

• Project Leadership and Delivery: 30% 

• Offerings Development: 30%  

• Business Development: 20% 

• Team Development: and Internal Initiatives: 20%  

Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field 

• Proven track record of success in a consulting or professional services environment, with experience leading complex technology projects from inception to completion. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and building data warehouses and reporting platforms, with a focus on the life science industry. 

• Demonstrated experience and success in leading and coaching teams for projects of significant size and scope.  

• Proficiency in relevant technical tools and platforms, such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, AWS, Azure, etc. 

• Passion for continuous learning and professional development, with a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry. 

• Strong analytical and presentations skills to translate complex analysis into strategic insights and recommendations for clients.  

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills  

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills  

• Independent and proactive with strong professional maturity to make the right decisions for clients and team members. 

Benefits Package:

• 401k - 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.

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