Corporate Strategy and Development Manager

athenahealth • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role Summary: We are seeking an insightful and strategic Corporate Strategy and Development Manager to join athenahealth’s growing team. This person will have the opportunity to shape how athenahealth innovates, grows, and competes within the healthcare industry through project execution spanning strategic planning, transformative business cases, acquisitions, and other Board / Executive Leadership priorities. The manager will report to the Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Team Summary: The Corporate Strategy and Development team sits at the intersection of our Executive Leadership, private equity sponsors, and industry leading product platform. The team drives growth-oriented decisions such where and how athenahealth competes, where resources are deployed, and is the owner of our acquisition roadmap. athenahealth is in an exciting period in its history as the company continues to grow in its core markets and builds a repeatable model for business expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management consulting, product strategy, corporate strategy, investment banking, or related roles.
• 3+ years of total professional experience demonstrating increasing responsibility and leadership.
• Proven experience managing strategic planning, business case development, or special initiatives in a corporate setting.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of athenahealth products is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of healthcare or healthcare IT industry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive strategic plans to support athenahealth's business goals and growth initiatives.
• Day-to-day tactical management of critical CEO/ELT sponsored programs.
• Manage and execute business opportunity analyses, financial modeling, business case development for new product opportunities, investments, and special projects.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner with FP&A and other functions on the Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plan.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between internal teams and external partners, including private equity sponsors.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to strategy implementation and business development efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and materials for executive leadership and board meetings.
• Monitor industry developments and emerging technologies to identify strategic risks and opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning workshops and off-site meetings.
• Help design and refine frameworks for strategic decision-making processes.

Benefits

• Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
• We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility.
• While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
• With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
• In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees