Business Development and Strategy Associate at Shields Health Solutions in

At Shields, we pride ourselves on our culture of inclusion and kindness and the difference we make in patients' lives every day. We are tremendously proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ four years in a row. In 2022, we were awarded US Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ & Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™.

Improving lives and elevating performance are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why more health system leaders trust Shields to elevate access, outcomes and growth within specialty pharmacy — delivering value throughout the entire health system. Leveraging our proven Shields Performance Platform – we deliver the financial results that health systems demand and the superior outcomes patients deserve. With the foremost leaders in specialty pharmacy on our team; proven success partnering with more than 70 health systems; and a vested interest in delivering measurable results – we are the partner health systems trust to transform their specialty pharmacy into a powerful growth engine and elevate performance where it matters most.

Job Purpose:

Shields Health Solutions is looking to add a Business Development Associate to supplement its growing business development team. This will be a very hands-on and analytical role, touching every aspect of the business development process with high visibility to the Shields Executive Leadership Team and C-level executives at our hospital partners. We are looking for a self-starter and highly motivated individual to own work products from start to finish and make an immediate impact on the team.

It is preferred that the candidate live in EST/CST time zones.

Job Duties:

Lead and own the creation of detailed analyses, financial models, and pitch materials for new health system partners and new business opportunities

Work closely with sales and clinical leaders to develop a partnership strategy based on health system needs and financial data

Serve as part of the client-facing deal team, presenting financial and strategic analyses to health system leadership

Support the execution of new business and strategic initiatives for senior leadership

Perform comprehensive and in-depth competitor, new business, and industry research

Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the leadership team to facilitate efficient decision making

Work with cross-functional teams to support new partnerships and provide client-oriented solutions

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

2-3 years of experience working in an analytically intensive field (investment banking, management consulting, corporate development) or business development operations experience at another high growth company

Entrepreneurial attitude - willingness to roll up their sleeves and work alongside staff to make things happen quickly

Self-starter who is able to work independently with limited oversight from managers

Highly motivated and results-driven professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment

Analytically oriented person who makes and defends decisions based on hard data

Experience and interest in presenting to C-level executives

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and data visualization

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Healthcare experience or passion for the industry is a plus

Professionals will likely travel 25% of their time, meeting with partners

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