Strategic Insights Manager

Job-:
Sales Support

Location:

Houston, TX, United States Workplace:
On-site 3 days/week

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Regular or Temporary:
Regular Weekly

Working Hours:

40.00

AIP Target %: 15

The Strategic Insights Manager (SIM) is a highly specialized, senior-level champion who sits at the intersection of clinical insight, financial analytics, and strategic operations. This role is dedicated entirely to managing, growing, and retaining Quest’s Top 12–15 Physician Customers within the region. Acting as a strategic advisor, the SIM leverages high-end data analytics to drive improved clinical outcomes for our clients while managing a full regional portfolio P&L to optimize Quest’s profitability and defend against diagnostic internalization.

This is a hybrid position based in Houston, TX.Qualifications Required

Work Experience:

7+ years of experience in the healthcare, medical device, or diagnostics industry.

Proven track record of managing large enterprise accounts or high-value customer portfolios.

Preferred

Work Experience:

Demonstrated experience owning and driving a complex profit-and-loss (P&L) structure, with a deep understanding of healthcare economics and margin optimization.

Deep familiarity with physician office workflows, electronic health record (EHR) integrations, and clinical test utilization.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in both standard office environments and client clinical settings.

Strong mental acuity, analytical reasoning, and complex problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure scenarios.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex financial and clinical data clearly and confidently to C-suite executives.

Ability to travel routinely to regional client sites.

Knowledge:
Advanced proficiency in data-driven storytelling and financial modeling.

High competency in utilizing business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Excel) to extract actionable trends from raw, complex data sets.

Strong understanding of healthcare economics, payer mixes, and diagnostic testing menus.

Skills:

Executive presence with strong negotiation and consultative selling skills.

High-level strategic and critical thinking.

Exceptional cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.

Work Environment:

Standard office environment and client clinical office settings.

Travel Required.

English Required

Education:

4-year Degree (Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related quantitative field) (Required)
MBA, MHA, or advanced clinical degree (Preferred)
Technical Training or Professional Licensing:

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Ability to apply Lean/DMAIC methodologies to optimize clinical workflows, phlebotomy staffing, and specimen tracking). (Preferred)
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