Vice President, Business Strategy

Farragut Square Group provides clients with research and policy advisory services on a range of healthcare topics, including Billing and Coding Claims reviews of physician office practices and in and out-patient facilities. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients, and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.  

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. 

Job Description:

About Farragut Square Group

Farragut Square Group is a healthcare research and advisory firm serving private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and healthcare corporates. Our Reimbursement and Regulatory Advisory team has knowledgeable professionals who are highly experienced in healthcare policy.

Our analysts have held leadership positions on key U.S. congressional healthcare committees and senior positions at health insurance companies, providers, and advocacy organizations. They have worked on key regulatory issues – federal, state, and commercial payer/managed care-oriented and have experience representing the interests of hospitals, post-acute facilities, other healthcare services platforms before federal and state regulators.

We also have extensive experience helping healthcare investors interpret and anticipate complex rulemaking and shifting federal, state, and payer regulatory landscapes. Leveraging their respective backgrounds in capital markets, equity sales and trading, banking, and corporate strategy at major Wall Street firms, they bring a real-world perspective to our research, operations, and M&A advice.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility is to project manage the diligence processes of the firm by coordinating with Business Development and the Research Analysts on all client deliverables. The candidate will work closely with the Director of Research on staff management, client management, administrative responsibilities including billings and receivables, and initiating and managing new verticals.

As a Vice President, Business Strategy you will:

- Support the Director of Research (DOR) with staff management, primarily with the Research Analysts, including candidate recruiting 
- Copyedit diligence reports ahead of DOR’s final review, and eventually take over content/final review before delivery to clients
- Work with analysts and DOR to draft scopes and communicate timelines for scopes to Business Development
- Participate in client calls to discuss scopes and refinements; project midpoint; and readout calls
- Content/copyedit client follow up writeups prepared by analysts
- Manage client communications on all hired projects and post-project follow up, working in high coordination with Business Development (BD) to confirm that analysts have all details and data for projects
- Coordinate with DOR to initiate and manage new verticals and revenue-generating projects
- Manage internal firm processes for client intake on behalf of Farragut, working with BD colleagues to capture all relevant information
- Communicate analyst capacity with BD to help strategize on inbounds and timing for calls and requests 
- Maintain a content calendar for notes based on regulatory, state, and legislative updates and work in tandem with BD to time sector-based notes
- Work in tandem with analysts and BD to time and structure retainer portfolio reviews 
- Coordinate with DOR on subcontractor relationships/contracts for project overflow work 
- Collaborate with Executive Assistant on billings and collections, including maintaining databases, and update progress to DOR

Job Specifications:

- Master’s degree in Business or Health Policy, or relevant experience 
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting and business strategy, with focus on healthcare preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and mix of analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to be empathetic with staff, and diplomatic with clients, and senior executives
- Positive attitude, demonstrated ability to be a reliable team member, strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Ability to interface with different personalities and ability to read the room
- Ability to multitask and manage projects
- Ability to be flexible, with desire to take on additional responsibilities
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Candidates residing in NY are preferred for periodic in-person meetings

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. 

Target Hiring Range $200,000 - $260,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.