Strategy Consultant

Exact Sciences • Madison, WI

4d • $76,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy Consultant helps set long-range corporate strategy, track industry trends, evaluate internal & external market opportunities, and support leadership in aligning resources to deliver on those strategies. This position works with leaders from across the company to establish and clearly communicate the company’s long-range strategy. On an ad-hoc basis, this position also regularly supports key strategic initiatives throughout the company. This person is also responsible for supporting a collaborative environment that promotes positive teamwork where all members are working for the good of Exact Sciences, now part of Abbott. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience working in a core business function (e.g., operations, facilities, finance, legal, human resources, etc.), with demonstrated ability to effectively contribute toward team goals
• 1+ years of experience working in corporate strategy, investment banking, business development, consulting, analytics, strategic marketing, or commercial strategy.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Math, Science, Engineering, Business or Finance.
• 4+ years of experience working in a core business function (e.g., operations, facilities, finance, legal, human resources, etc.), with demonstrated ability to effectively contribute toward team goals.
• Experience in a healthcare related field.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and/or Excel.
• Familiarity with data analytics and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategy and executive teams as they make key strategic decisions.
• Prepare high-quality presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Advise business leaders by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities.
• Participate in the development of long-range strategies.
• Create and execute analytics solutions that lead to improvement and optimization in business performance and risk minimization.
• Work in collaboration with other business leaders to drive decisions based on data, facts, and analytical findings across the organization.
• Build and maintain models to support fact-based decision making with regards to long range planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research to aid the prioritization of corporate strategies (new products, product expansions, M&A, etc.).
• Build models to assist in the evaluation of new products and strategies.
• Evaluate individual market opportunities by assessing clinical need, reimbursement outlook, estimating market size, understanding product capabilities. Will require market research (qual and quant), literature reviews, internal coordination and research. Effectively communicate findings to Leadership.
• Support ad-hoc strategy projects involving market research, external consultants, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Analyze new product markets and help determine early commercialization strategies.
• Apply strong analytical skills, business intuition, and organizational ability skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a cross cultural and complex matrix environment.
• Ability to build consensus across functions.
• Demonstrated qualitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable, open to change and able to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information or unexpected circumstances.
• Strong business acumen.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Benefits

• paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
• paid leave for parents and caregivers
• a retirement savings plan
• wellness support
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level