Manager / Associate Principal, Life Sciences Strategy

Vor 6 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Blue Matter Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

Blue Matter is a rapidly growing strategic consulting firm serving clients in the life sciences 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 new product planning, launch strategy, portfolio planning 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 unique entrepreneurial culture and invest in building Blue Matter to be one of the best places to work. We have a strong global presence with offices in the US (San Francisco, New York, Boston), Europe (London, Zurich, Netherlands), and India (Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune).

What you will do:

As a Manager / Associate Principal, you will manage a Blue Matter project team to develop creative solutions to our clients' problems. This process usually starts by working directly with our clients to understand and define the problem, and developing insights into an impactful and actionable recommendation.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliver and manage cross-functional projects across multiple areas of expertise, including product commercialization and launch, portfolio and product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellenceSupport project leadership in the development of project objectives; develop and manage project plansIdentify required project tasks, assist project leads in assigning tasks to team members, and demonstrate accountability for ensuring task completionDesign, execute, analyze and synthesize primary and secondary research effortsIdentify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategiesRegularly engage senior-level clientsRecruit, develop and manage top talentSupport new business acquisition

Our ideal candidate profile:
At Blue Matter we look for Managers / Associate Principals that can hit the ground running to manage projects (and teams) and are scientifically trained (either by experience or academic accomplishments), have consulting experience at the manager-level, and have a solid base across all of the following competencies, which are:

Critical Thinker - be able to approach a problem and understand its context and implications and work with ambiguous information to develop content that informs decisions and strategic trade-offsProgram Planner - be able to effectively scope project, manage project plan and delegate work accordinglyStrategic Partner - act as thought partner to clients by being a credible, reliable partner that challenges thinking and enhances outcomes by challenging status quoMentor - A strong people engager/facilitator that effectively mentors or coaches consultants and helps guide their professional development

 Minimum Qualifications

Manager: 4+ years of life sciences consulting experience Associate Principal: 6+ years of life sciences consulting experience Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) preferred

Desired Experience and Skills (M)

Management consulting expertise and experience in new product commercialization, product launch, product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellencePrior experience in specialty therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, Rare DiseasesHigh-quality deliverable development, and impactful presentation to clientsDemonstrated ability to manage and foster motivated and highly capable project teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Experience and Skills (AP)
All the above experience and skills requirements for Ms, and additionally:

Demonstrated ability to be a strategic thought partner to clientsAbility to deliver on multiple overlapping priorities, ability to deliver at scale (or sth like this)Can challenge client team thinking based on extensive experience and bring in subject matter expertise for personal areas of strength/interest (e.g., access, go to market, etc. 

What we can offer you:

Steep learning curve working on interesting and challenging projects across our clients' products, portfolios, and organizationsProjects from biotechs startups to multinational pharmaceutical corporationsSupportive environment to learn and grow, regardless of your skill and knowledge levelBeing empowered to drive your development, own your work, and manage your time from day oneWe support the wellbeing of our employees by reimbursing health-related aspects such as gym membership, sports coaching, or sports equipmentCost-matching education initiatives (even if it is not work-related) for your self-improvementHybrid office and home working model (depending on project schedules), with limited travel requirement Structured onboarding program to help you hone your existing consulting skills and develop leadership skillsSupport for your developmental journey with a:Peer-level buddy to help you navigate your way around Blue Matter and share their experiencesSenior career coach to support your overall professional development and plan your long term career trajectory 

Switzerland work permit sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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