Senior Consultant
Freedman HealthCare
Established in 2005, Freedman HealthCare (FHC) is a Newton, Massachusetts-based consulting firm that works with a range of clients to put health data to work to solve complex problems. We bring national expertise to our work with state policy makers, regional collaboratives, healthcare providers, commercial payers, among others, to achieve results and reach meaningful outcomes.
FHC offers a team of senior level consultants with deep knowledge of claims data, quality/performance measurement, and complex project management. We combine quantitative and qualitative research with a deep understanding of the economic, political, and clinical forces shaping healthcare. FHC assists diverse stakeholders in adopting policies and programmatic changes that can drive cost containment, better patient outcomes, and improved quality of care.
The team’s commitment to healthcare improvement echoes through FHC’s concentration on mobilizing health data to leverage change. The firm’s experience with clients based in 20 states across the country—each with varied political and market circumstances—different political climates, legislative requirements, and approaches to healthcare reform–has shown the importance of creative and flexible solutions. FHC’s approach emphasizes principles of development, such as the importance of a collaborative stakeholder process, rigorous data quality, and transparent reporting strategies. Clients benefit from FHC’s objectivity, customized methodologies, and creative problem solving.
As the organization continues to grow, we are seeking a senior consultant with passion and deep experience in one or more of FHC’s core areas of expertise. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work well with a skilled team. We are seeking candidates who are creative and adaptable thinkers, able to develop pragmatic solutions to difficult problems.
Senior Consultant Role
Reporting to the Principal of Freedman Healthcare (FHC), the Senior Consultant is responsible for bringing subject matter expertise that complements FHC’s mission and core competencies, and for driving new business to the firm.
Responsibilities may include:
- Provide and oversee the provision of exceptional subject matter advice to clients in the subject matters within the competencies and experience of the Senior Consultant.
- Develop and lead major projects and long term collaborations with FHC clients.
- Collaborate in business expansion through prospect research and leveraging relationships
- Provide expert consultation, analysis, and complex project leadership to FHC.
- Oversee the drafting of or draft scope of service provisions of contracts, business agreements and proposals necessary to secure new work and document service and compensation expectations of parties/clients, subject to review by FHC’s principal.
- Oversee and deliver client presentations and site visits.
- Qualifications:
- A Masters degree or higher in business, health policy, public health, or related field.
- Senior-level experience in the health data or health policy field, with a focus on performance measurement and improvement, health IT, or business strategy
- Substantial project oversight skills and strategic management experience in program management, design and development, and review and evaluation.
- Experience and success in business development.
- Demonstrated success in managing executive level business dealings and provide expert matter advice.
- Excellent organizational skills, effective communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.
Application Process
This is a full-time position based in our Newton, MA office. Some travel may be required.
To apply for this position, please contact Joanne Halpern at accounting@freedmanhealthcare.com. Interested candidates should reply with BOTH a thoughtful cover letter with salary requirements and a resume for review. Resumes without an accompanying cover letter will not be considered! Please also send a work sample that highlights area of expertise and interest.
Freedman HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. We collaborate and deliver results while enjoying what we do. We work in a business-casual, fast paced environment and provide our team an incredible opportunity for learning, personal development and career growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, profit sharing, holidays, and personal time off.