Senior Engagement Manager - Healthcare Vertical

Company: Prophet
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT PROPHET'S HEALTHCARE VERTICALAs healthcare and life science companies sit on the edge of disruption due to personalized medicine, artificial intelligence, regulatory changes, the shift to value-based care, consumerism and many other forces, organizations have an imperative to drive growth in new ways and transform to be better able to compete. Prophet's Healthcare Vertical has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the healthcare ecosystem, that marries an "outside in" understanding of what the market wants with an "inside out" perspective on what it takes to drive organizational transformation and accelerate growth. WHY HEALTHCARE AT PROPHETOne of the fastest growing management consultancies, and consistently ranked as one of the best firms to work for by Consulting MagazineThe Healthcare Vertical is a key contributor to Prophet's overall growth, representing - one-third of the businessHealthcare vertical development is a major investment priority for Prophet; In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of Healthcare Leadership team stewarding the investmentOpportunity to work with the biggest, most prestigious organization in healthcare, working across sectors in the healthcare ecosystem (i.E. providers, payers, healthcare technology companies and life science companies)Opportunity to work alongside deep content and technical experts in the Healthcare spaceSeamless integration into support structure of the healthcare vertical partner team, committed to investing in next generation of firm leadersOpportunity to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment that encourages and rewards risk-takingABOUT THE ROLEManagers are the backbones to our firm and hold our project teams together. They lead Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, and specialists, ensuring that everyone is working together towards the same goal. They collaborate with our clients, helping them achieve success in their roles, while bringing ideas to life. Our Managers are both analytical and creative in their approach to solving complex problems and identifying the right solutions. Our Senior Engagement Managers help solve the most complex problems and typically serve in multi-project accounts. Specifically, the Healthcare Senior Engagement Manager will be staffed on projects with healthcare clients OR clients that require healthcare expertise (e.G. technology companies selling into healthcare organizations) and will have a portfolio of firm-building responsibilities primarily weighted to the healthcare vertical.ROLE DAY TO DAYWhile every day will be different, our Healthcare Senior Engagement Managers can expect to:Drive the problem-solving process, leading a team of consultants and specialists, using both analytical and creative techniques to get to compelling results.Manage day-to-day aspects of senior level client relationships as a representative of Prophet.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop hypotheses, conduct and manage research and analysis, and formulate insightful and actionable recommendations for clients.Gain a deep understanding of client's stakeholders (i.E. patients, caregivers, providers, etc.) through leading interviews, focus groups, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods.Create & bring to life client experiences, such as physical or digital Safaris, Hackathons, and other Prophet signature and collaborative workshops in order to achieve impactManage internal teams to drive superior results and insightful recommendations.Monitor project scope and profitability.Present findings and recommendations to clients and lead large team discussions.Manage, coach, and teach more junior consultants on topics related to healthcare broadly, as well as marketing and brand strategy, growth strategy, digital strategy, innovation, research and analytical techniques, etc.Identify and close new business leads.Contribute to, and take a leadership role in, Healthcare Vertical initiatives within the firm including Healthcare IP development, marketing, training, and ongoing educational sessions.Help drive Prophet culture at the local office level by leading class gatherings, office wide social outings, and holiday celebrations.ROLE REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONSRelevant Consulting Experience: 7 or more years of work experience, ideally with a leading business, digital, or strategy consulting firm. Proven track record of driving team success through guidance and leadership.Relevant Healthcare Experience: demonstrated experience working either directly for a healthcare organization or as significant part of consulting experiencePassion for work in healthcare: Demonstrated interest in healthcare, desire to expand one's knowledge, expertise and network within a healthcare context, as well as desire to drive healthcare clients' success and growthHorsepower & Intellectual Curiosity: A curious mind with an unrelenting commitment to get to the answer, to test new approaches, learn new skills, and push others' assumptions; have a desire to move quickly, not be afraid of failure; be inspired by challenges, ability to drive progress, collaboration, and remarkable outcomesPeople Orientation: Ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships resulting in successful project outcomes and sale of additional project work.Collaborative Approach: A team player who is adept at enhancing team success through proactively engaging diverse perspectives to solve problems and optimistically tackling challenges Meticulous Execution: embracing high quality of work, knowing its importance, and ensuring the highest standards through iterative collaboration across teamsAnalytical Mind with Bias for Action: Well-developed research and analytic capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and creative thinking; ability to develop a strategy, as well as execute the tactical implementation of that strategy.Superior Communication: Ability to clearly communicate, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence, persuade, and ask the tough questionsConfusion Tolerance: comfort with ambiguity and the ability to adapt, flex, and change directions given client, project, and team circumstances understanding the ever-changing business worldA Rigorous Education: MBA from a top business school is preferred; BA or BS degree with demonstrated academic performance

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