Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Matter is a rapidly growing management consultancy focused primarily in the biopharmaceutical industry. As a Senior Consultant, Patient Services, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to address critical business issues in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, delivering innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with a focus on market access related roles (i.e. pricing, contracting, market access analytics, payer mix, provider mix, channel strategy, specialty pharmacy and IDN dynamics, patient services and patient access)
- 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
- Deep fluency across the hub services ecosystem, including benefits verification, prior authorization, appeals support, copay assistance, patient assistance programs (PAPs), and free drug programs
- Working knowledge of the hub vendor landscape (e.g., AssistRx, Lash, CareMetx, TrialCard/Mercalis) with the ability to advise clients on build vs. buy decisions
- Experience designing patient services models tailored to therapeutic area dynamics, including distinct patient journeys across oncology, rare disease, and specialty immunology
- Proficiency in adherence and persistence program design, nurse educator and field reimbursement manager (FRM) models, and patient-reported outcomes integration
- Familiarity with digital patient engagement platforms and emerging technology enablers across the patient journey
- Command of operational performance metrics, including time-to-therapy, prior authorization approval rates, and funnel abandonment rates
- Strong channel strategy expertise across the 'big three' wholesalers (Cardinal, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen/Cencora), specialty distributors (ASD, Besse, McKesson Plasma & Biologics, Cardinal Specialty), and specialty pharmacies (Accredo, CVS Specialty, Optum, and LDD networks)
- Working knowledge of distribution service agreements (DSAs), fee-for-service economics, inventory management agreements, chargeback processing, and 340B program dynamics
- Understanding of pricing strategy intersections with trade, including WAC, ASP, and net price concepts, gross-to-net bridges, Medicaid best price considerations, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on channel economics
- Experience with distribution network design, including open, limited, and exclusive distribution model trade-offs
- Knowledge of cold chain and specialty product handling requirements
- Familiarity with DSCSA and serialization compliance obligations
- Understanding of returns and recalls management processes
- Working knowledge of REMS program logistics and operational requirements
- For cell and gene therapies, familiarity with apheresis-to-infusion chain of custody
- Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) with 2+ years of consulting experience or Undergrad degree with 3+ years of consulting experience
- 3+ years of biopharma industry experience
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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