Pros
BluePrint Research has been a very good first experience for me post-graduation. My main assessment of this has been the learning environment and opportunities. I work with smart people and have impact on interesting and strategic projects, most typically working on innovative products in the pharma pipeline. What can be most rewarding is working with smaller biopharma clients that are bringing to market a truly innovative product/technology for which a market doesn’t yet exist – in a highly specialized orphan disease addressing an unmet medical need. The opportunities for impact when partnering with these clients is more expansive as these clients are experiencing organizational development as they ready for launch. At BluePrint, I would work closely with a team of about 8 individuals, with varying backgrounds and experiences. We work closely in a collaborative fashion, sharing and discussing all aspects of project objectives, design and approach, to insights and recommendations. The pace can certainly be intense, as I believe the case in most successful consulting firms, but all on the team are looking out for one another. In joining the firm, I was assigned a professional development manager and mentor. Both have been instrumental in my initial positive experience. Although I am biased and a satisfied highly functioning member of the team, I would recommend BluePrint to those considering various consulting opportunities!
Cons
Teams can feel a bit siloed across the firm, and can at times have some variability in working styles, which can make cross staffing more challenging.