What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy Manager position at Verily?
Verily is an Alphabet company combining a data-driven, people-first approach to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day.
Our team combines expertise in healthcare, data science and technology to improve the health and well-being of our communities. We are developing the infrastructure and solutions to harness the profusion of health information for good. Our data-driven solutions span three primary areas: research, care and innovation. Programs include Project Baseline - our research initiative to increase participation and evidence generation in clinical research; Onduo - our personalized virtual care platform, which includes connected tools, lifestyle coaching and clinical support; and Debug - our effort to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases by combining machine learning with sterile insect technique. We're also actively working to combat the spread of COVID-19 through new programs like Healthy at Work.
Description
The VHP Strategy Manager will play a central role in building and refining the business strategy for VHP's business lines and for VHP as a whole. The Strategy Manager will join a growing VHP Strategy team and will report directly to the VHP Strategy Lead. This colleague will have opportunities to be the primary strategy lead for one or more of the VHP business lines, while also driving or contributing to important strategic initiatives as they arise. This manager will work closely with our senior level Product and Engineering team Leads, the Commercial/Business Lead counterparts of other Health Platforms business units and other key stakeholders within VHP and throughout Verily.
With strong foundational strategy skills (opportunity assessment, market sizing, competitive landscaping, strategic option development, business plan development, partnership strategy, etc.), robust healthcare industry knowledge and a deep understanding of market dynamics across providers, payers and employers, this colleague will help VHP prioritize and focus its efforts on the basis of sound, data-driven strategies.
The ideal strategy manager will thrive on solving strategic problems; building data-driven perspectives on markets, customers and competitors; synthesizing ideas and recommendations; and collaborating effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. The successful candidate for this role will also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment across multiple, simultaneous efforts and evolving timelines and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Structure complex, ambiguous and potentially challenging business issues for Verily leadership.
- Gather and analyze large amounts of information quickly and accurately.
- Develop compelling, insightful and actionable recommendations and plans.
- Build consensus among cross-functional teams and influence decision making within senior-level audiences.
- Work closely with product and cross-functional teams to operationalize recommendations.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years as an engagement manager or team leader at a strategy or management consulting firm, or a similar role within the industry.
- Deep expertise in the market and landscape of health tech for providers, payers and/or employers.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical skills and impeccable business judgment, with professional distinction in thought leadership and innovation.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- A self-starting and proactive work style, including the ability to take ownership in a fast paced environment.
- Effective modeling and presentation skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence action across functions and levels.
