Strategic Consulting Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Consulting Manager to lead the US Roche Consulting Strategic team and partner with our commercial organization to align strategic roadmaps between Roche and key customers.

• Strategic Leadership & Client Impact
  • Build and maintain C‑suite relationships to align Roche solutions and innovation with customer strategic roadmaps.
• Strategic Delivery
  • Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex projects, synthesizing insights into compelling executive narratives.
• Consulting Service Portfolio Leadership
  • Drive utilization of the Strategic Consulting portfolio, including Sizing Strategic Opportunities & Building Business Cases, Strategy Definition & Visioning, Business Model Innovation, and Disease Management Consulting.
• Consulting Solution Design
  • Translate business challenges into actionable frameworks, focusing on outcomes‑based healthcare delivery enabled by the use of Roche integrated solutions while shaping and driving RFP wins, in collaboration with the broader consulting team.
  • Apply deep understanding of IDNs (Integrated Delivery Networks), ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations), and MACRA/MIPS Reimbursement structures.
• Team Management & Development
  • Recruit, mentor, and coach high‑performing consultants to elevate analytical capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Elevate Value by integrating new Strategic Consulting tools, methodologies, and competencies by leveraging and localizing the Roche Consulting Strategic Learning Journey.
• Operational & Ecosystem Excellence
  • Coordinate cross‑functional ecosystems (medical, policy, sales, Consulting, marketing) to drive implementation excellence and best practices.
  • Serve as a catalyst for adoption and execution of new Consulting competencies, methodologies, and tools while contributing to global and local networks.
  • Enable and support local implementation of outcome‑based proposals and projects in partnership with global consultants.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree; 5 years of indirect people or program/project leadership experience or direct management experience.
• Preferred: 8+ years in management consulting, executive sales, corporate strategy, or related fields; MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills; proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of matrix organizations and organizational dynamics; proven ability to build teams and manage diverse stakeholders virtually.
• Deep expertise in the US healthcare ecosystem, including provider economics (IDNs), payer dynamics, and risk‑bearing entities; preference for Value/Outcome‑Based Healthcare experience and Diagnostics Industry.
• Extensive experience in commercial functions in life sciences, diagnostics, pharma, or healthcare, or equivalent professional consulting.
• Proven ability to influence C‑suite stakeholders; exceptional communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Understanding of Roche Consulting operations, processes, and service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership; proven ability to optimize team performance for sales and implementation.
• Experience leading initiatives, facilitating workshops, and delivering measurable strategic outcomes.
• Strong command of Lean and Six Sigma principles applied to healthcare and laboratory management.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on problem‑solving, relationship‑building, and driving results in ambiguous environments.

Relocation benefits are available. Ideal candidate resides or is willing to relocate to Indianapolis, Indiana and will work a hybrid schedule at the Corporate Headquarters.

Salary range: $133,300 – $247,500 USD annually (based on primary location). Annual discretionary bonus may be available. This position also qualifies for the full benefits package.

Roche is an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ, promote, and otherwise treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to protected veteran status and disabilities, consistent with all federal, state, and local laws.

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