Strategy Associate

Preferred candidate locations: NYC or Boston

Compensation range: 110k-120k + bonus

The Corporate Strategy team was established in 2021 to partner directly with the Executive Leadership Team in advancing Shields' strategic priorities, including growth initiatives, operational improvement efforts, business development opportunities, and new business innovation. Team members gain exposure across all aspects of the organization and are uniquely positioned to develop into operational or functional leaders or to lead new growth initiatives across the business.

The Corporate Strategy team works closely with Strategic Operations, with a particular focus on supporting critical internal functions, strategic partnerships, and new product and service launches.

This role serves as a strategic and operational partner to the Centralized Operations leadership team, helping drive performance across one of the largest and most impactful functions within the organization. The individual will lead high-priority initiatives, develop data-driven insights, support business planning and forecasting activities, and help execute key strategic priorities.

This is a unique opportunity for top-performing professionals from investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or strategic finance backgrounds who are looking to transition into an operating role. Rather than advising from the sidelines, you'll work directly with executive and operational leaders to influence strategy, drive execution, and deliver measurable business results.

With broad exposure to enterprise strategy, operational excellence, growth initiatives, and executive decision-making, this role provides an accelerated path to leadership while offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly growing healthcare organization.

• Partner directly with Centralized Operations leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute critical functional initiatives
• Support Vice Presidents and Directors in driving operational and financial performance across Centralized Outreach, the Patient Support Center, Engagement Center, and Clinical Operations
• Develop and maintain analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and support growth
• Conduct financial analyses, forecasting, and business planning activities to inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Regional Operations leaders, Strategic Operations partners, and functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive execution of key initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes

• Serve as an active member of the Corporate Strategy and Strategic Operations teams, supporting enterprise-wide growth and transformation initiatives
• Partner with Executive Leadership to execute key strategic priorities and organizational objectives
• Develop executive-level analyses, presentations, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Organize, synthesize, and communicate complex business information for senior leadership audiences
• Support new product launches, operational improvement efforts, and other strategic growth initiatives across the organization

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, operational efficiencies, and growth initiatives
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, business case development, and strategic assessments to support organizational decision-making
• Proactively pursue and support strategic projects that create value for the organization and its partners

• Gain direct exposure to Executive Leadership and enterprise-wide strategic decision-making
• Transition from advisory or investing work into an operational leadership track within a rapidly growing healthcare organization
• Apply skills developed in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development, transaction advisory, or strategic finance to drive tangible business outcomes
• Lead high-impact initiatives spanning growth strategy, operational…