Manager, Life Sciences Strategy

Blue Matter

$160K — $185K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in life sciences consulting, particularly in product commercialization and strategy.
  • Strong background in specialty therapeutics with expertise in oncology or rare diseases.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to strategy development.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
  • Advanced degrees such as PhD, MD, MBA, or MS preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage cross-functional project teams for product commercialization and organizational strategy.
  • Support project leadership in defining goals and creating project plans.
  • Identify tasks needed for project completion and ensure accountability among team members.
  • Conduct, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary research.
  • Provide insights and strategic recommendations to inform client strategies.
  • Engage regularly with senior-level clients to foster relationships.
  • Recruit and develop talent while identifying new business opportunities.

Benefits

  • 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on the first day.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts available.
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents.
  • Annual reimbursement for health and wellness expenses up to $1000.
  • Comprehensive paid time off policy including vacation and sick days.
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance options.
Full Job Description
As a Manager in the San Francisco office, you will join a dynamic team responsible for helping build the Blue Matter business on the East Coast.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage project teams in the delivery of cross-functional projects across multiple areas of expertise, including product commercialization and launch, portfolio and product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellence
  • Support project leadership in the development of project objectives; develop and manage project plans
  • Identify required project tasks, assist project leads in assigning tasks to team members, and demonstrate accountability for ensuring task completion
  • Design, execute, analyze and synthesize primary and secondary research efforts
  • Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies
  • Regularly engage senior-level clients
  • Recruit, develop and manage top talent
  • Identify business opportunities and support new business acquisition

Desired Experience and Skills
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in new product commercialization, product launch, product strategy, and organizational strategy and excellence
  • Prior experience in specialty therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Rare Diseases
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS)
  • 4+ years of life sciences consulting experience

Compensation: Base salary range: $160,000 - $185,000 depending on experience. Generous incentive compensation structure.

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

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