Senior Consultant, Policy Strategy

Blue Matter

Senior Consultant working on US health policy and life sciences commercialization at Blue Matter. Collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions in biopharma strategy.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • California, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysispolicy analysisresearch analysiscontractingpricing strategydrug pricing policyreimbursement policyformulary dynamicspayer landscapeprovider economics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationoral communicationtime managementteam collaborationaccountabilitystrategic thinkinginsight developmentclient engagement

Certifications

PhDMDMBAMS