at Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services.
At A&M, our Life Sciencespracticeprovidesa broad range of services for our clients who are operating in an industry with high risks and rewards. We understand the urgency of their business and put our expertise to work when they need it most - when there are no second chances, company futures are on the line, and past attempts must now succeed. When time is of the essence, our clients turn to us trusting we have the experience and solutions to help them reach their goals. Goals like successfully navigating financial constraints, maximizing a key product launch to ensure that patients can access the medicines they need, or effectively scaling during periods of rapid growth. Come be part of a team that is making an impact on the lives of so many. Join us in making a difference.
Our team prides itself on sustaining a culture that reflects our core values. We value integrity, quality, and objectivity in our work. We believe every day is a choice, and so we like what we do and with whom we do it. We embrace diversity, foster inclusiveness, and reward merit. We encourage and support our employees and communities through ongoing investments from leadership, social and networking events, peer-to-peer networks, Employee Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities, and pro-bono work. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment in which all can develop, grow, and be supported.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Director, you will play a crucial leadership role in various case teams by devising and executing effective strategies to help our clients thrive. You will be the main conduit between our clients and our team. You are also responsible for developing internal best practices and providing mentorship to junior employees across different teams. This position offers a great opportunity for candidates to gain exposure to various strategic business issues within the life sciences industry and take on challenging and rewarding roles from the get-go.
The duties of a Senior Director may vary depending on the client engagement but can include:
- Engaging in c-suite and board-level conversations regarding the challenges facing clients and strategic initiatives for solving them
- Utilizing your experience and expertise to effectively function in interim roles (e.g., CEO, CFO, CCO)
- Serving as the main client point of contact for project engagements and guiding case teams, fostering innovation at all levels
- Leveraging research and data to synthesize insights and separate myth from fact while also customizing strategic frameworks to develop recommendations that will drive tangible value
- Retaining excellent working relationships with clients and liaising with leadership and the case team to ensure all project outputs include strategically sound and actionable recommendations
- Supporting business development through the ability to serve as a trusted advisor, identifying client needs, and shaping proposals to help address those needs
- Mentoring, guiding, coaching, and sharing topic matter knowledge with colleagues and the wider business.
- Assisting with the coordination of project staffing that meets team needs and supports direct reports project interests and goals
- Managing and mentoring junior staff including training and development
What are we looking for?
People who are personable, knowledgeable, entrepreneurial, and fun. A unique...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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