Director of Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and implementation of the team’s strategic insights initiative.

• Convert intricate industry trends and emerging issues into engaging insights for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in relevant functional and industry domains.

• Analyze the external landscape to pinpoint emerging trends and their potential implications for the firm.

• Act as a strategic collaborator to the Strategy Office and firm leadership.

• Provide market-informed insights that shape the firm's strategy and priorities.

• Assist in the development and composition of white papers, executive briefs, primers, and other intellectual resources.

• Cultivate and enhance research-informed viewpoints on significant healthcare trends and pressing issues.

• Work alongside senior leaders, subject matter experts, and service line partners.

• Promote continuous enhancement, creativity, critical thinking, and strategic thought within the Research team and throughout the firm.

• Exemplify and advocate for the firm’s core values.

• Collaborate with colleagues to design and enhance data systems that facilitate insights.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related discipline is required.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic insights, research, or strategy roles.

• Some exposure to professional services or knowledge-intensive environments.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate firm priorities into research and insights agendas.

• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Capacity to distill complex information and quantitative data into concise, actionable insights.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient at presenting complex concepts clearly to senior leaders and diverse audiences.

• Competence in navigating ambiguity and structuring new or evolving areas.

• A commitment to process improvement and excellence.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and stakeholders while upholding quality standards.

• Expertise in healthcare trends, policy, market dynamics, and operational issues impacting health systems and health plans.

• Skill in influencing and cultivating relationships across organizational levels without formal authority.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

• Strong skills in data visualization tools and emerging AI technologies.

• A master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Experience in supporting business development, thought leadership initiatives, or policy implication analysis is preferred.

• Familiarity with market research methodologies, data analysis, and business intelligence tools is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness stipend.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Option for remote work.