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Corporate Strategy and Development Manager

We are looking for a Manager level individual to join our Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) team. In this role, the Corporate Strategy and Development Manager will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Strategy and Development. This individual will be responsible for organizing and executing projects and initiatives spanning strategic planning, transformative business cases, acquisitions, and other Board / Executive Leadership priorities. This is a highly visible and high impact work that is data driven, timely, and actionable.

The Corporate Strategy and Development Manager should have a track record of success demonstrating the “core consulting skillset” (analytics, collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, storytelling, stakeholder management). Prior roles in product strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy are strong fits. Experience in and passion for healthcare is a plus - - we work at the intersection of providers, payers, and life sciences companies and deal with both value-based care and traditional FFS payment models. Finally, the Corporate Strategy and Development Manager will have a high degree of professionalism and, given the subject matter of our work, possess unimpeachable ethics and a deep respect for confidentiality.

The CS&D 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.

Job Responsibilities

Own evaluation of specific growth opportunities, often partnering across the business, to determine strategic fit, “size of the prize,” and path to full potential
Structure and create compelling communications that package analysis and recommendations in order to drive stakeholders to action
Confidence in politely, but persistently, defending a well-informed point of view. Humbleness to recognize that alternative points of view and new data/learnings can refine the answer.
Strategic support of Corporate Development projects (e.g., target diligence, market landscaping and prioritization)
Day-to-day tactical management of critical CEO/ELT sponsored programs
Tactical support of focused growth/operational projects across the business as the need arises
Solve tough problems in the business by digging into operational or growth areas where the business has an opportunity, identify concrete actions to pursue, and either set up a cross-functional team or serve as the point to drive progress
Support the strategic planning process
Partner with FP&A and other functions on the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan
Partner with the Chief of Staff on the Strategic/ELT scorecard and other key ELT/Board presentations to communicate progress against our Value Creation Plan

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor Degree required; MBA or equivalent degree strongly preferred
3+ years of experience in management consulting, product strategy, corporates strategy, investment banking or similar roles
Experience managing mission critical work such as strategic planning, business case development, or special initiatives in a corporate environment
Knowledge and experience within healthcare or healthcare IT a plus

About athenahealth

Here’s ourvision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

What’s unique about our locations?
From an historic, 19thcentury arsenal to a converted, landmark power plant,allofathenahealth’s offices were carefully chosen to represent our innovative spirit and promote the most positive and productive work environment for our teams. Our10offices across the United States and India —plus numerous remote employees —all work to modernize the healthcare experience, together.

Our company culture might be our best feature.
We don't take ourselves too seriously. But our work? That’s another story.athenahealth develops andimplements products and services that support US healthcare: It’sour chance to create healthier futures for ourselves, for our family and friends, for everyone.

Our vibrant and talented employees — orathenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplishour goal. We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where every athenista feels comfortable bringing theirbestselves to work.

Our size makes a difference, too: We are small enoughthatyourindividual contributionswill stand out— butlarge enoughto grow your career with ourresources and established business stability.

Giving back is integral to our culture. OurathenaGivesplatform strives tosupport food security, expand access to high-quality healthcare for all, and support STEM education to develop providers and technologists who will provide access to high-quality healthcare for all in the future. As part of the evolution of athenahealth’sCorporate Social Responsibility(CSR)program, we’ve selected nonprofit partners that align with our purpose and let us foster long-term partnerships for charitable giving, employee volunteerism, insight sharing, collaboration, and cross-team engagement.

What can we do for you?
Along with health and financial benefits,athenistasenjoy perks specific to eachlocation, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance,employeeresource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, includingbook clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. And weprovideathenistaswithacompany culturebased onlearning,the support of anengaged team,andan inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

We alsoencourage a better work-life balance forathenistaswith our flexibility. Whilewe 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.

athenahealth is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity—that’s why we recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. We’re happy to provide a reasonable accommodation, for those with a disability, to complete any part of the application process. If you are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

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Corporate Strategy and Development Manager

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