Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Matter is a management consultancy focused on the biopharmaceutical industry, helping clients achieve commercial success across their products, portfolios, and organizations. The Principal - Analytics will serve as a senior functional expert responsible for business development, client engagement, analytical delivery, thought leadership, and leading high-performing teams across complex pharmaceutical commercial analytics projects.
Responsibilities
- Drive business development and revenue generation by identifying, pursuing, and winning new client relationships with accountability for achieving significant sales targets
- Own and expand strategic client accounts, serving as executive sponsor and trusted advisor to build long-term relationships that enhance BMI's brand and market position
- Lead creation of compelling proposals, RFPs, and capability presentations that differentiate BMI's integrated analytics and technology offerings
- Partner with firm leadership to define and execute BMI's go-to-market strategy, contributing to practice growth and market share expansion
- Serve as recognized industry expert with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge in commercial analytics, demonstrated through client eminence, speaking engagements, publications, and thought leadership
- Solve complex client business issues by leveraging deep expertise across commercial workstreams including forecasting (early-stage through post-launch), field engagement analytics, primary market research, pricing strategy, market access analytics, data architecture/management, and commercial operations
- Develop and refine BMI's proprietary methodologies, tools, and frameworks that create competitive advantage and drive superior client outcomes
- Contribute to BMI's thought leadership agenda through white papers, industry presentations, and external visibility that establishes the firm's market leadership
- Oversee end-to-end engagement lifecycle including selling, contracting, scoping, kickoff, delivery, and post-project follow-up to ensure exceptional client value
- Provide intellectual leadership and strategic direction to project teams, guiding solution design and ensuring analytical rigor throughout delivery
- Lead client workshops, executive steering committees, and strategic planning sessions to scope complex initiatives and align stakeholders on objectives
- Ensure seamless collaboration between BMI analytics teams, Blue Matter strategy consultants, and technology platforms to deliver integrated solutions
- Build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams of professionals across multiple levels and locations, fostering culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration
- Act as role model and mentor to internal team, developing next generation of leaders through coaching, training, and career guidance
- Serve as integral member of BMI leadership team, driving innovation in analytical approaches, technology platforms, and service delivery models
- Represent BMI in firm-wide initiatives, cross-practice collaboration, and strategic partnerships
Skills
- * Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify market opportunities and new service offerings
- * Innovation-oriented with track record of developing new methodologies, tools, or approaches
- * Strategic thinker who can balance near-term execution with long-term vision
- * Bias for action with ability to drive results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- * 12+ years of experience with proven track record of business development, client acquisition, and revenue generation
- * Experience managing client portfolios with accountability for growth and client satisfaction
- * Senior-level solution selling expertise with ability to identify client pain points and develop compelling value propositions
- * Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and ability to influence C-suite stakeholders
- * Deep expertise in pharmaceutical commercial analytics including forecasting, market research, pricing strategy, market access, field operations, and commercial modeling
- * Understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization lifecycle from early development through post-launch optimization
- * Strong strategic and business acumen with ability to frame complex business issues and design innovative solutions
- * Experience across therapeutic areas with preference for expertise in specialty therapeutics
- * Extensive experience leading and developing large teams (20+ people) across multiple geographies and levels
- * Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop top talent, with track record of building high-performing organizations
- * Ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams while fostering collaborative, innovative work environment
- * Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) from leading institution in quantitative field, life sciences, or business
- * 10+ years of progressive experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare analytics with clear evidence of increasing responsibility and leadership
- * Prior experience as partner, principal, or senior leader at consulting firm or pharmaceutical company
- * Track record of thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry recognition
- * Established network within pharmaceutical and biotech industry
Benefits
- 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
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