Director of Research

The role

You will lead strategic research initiatives and develop the team's strategic insights program. This role involves monitoring market issues and shaping firm perspectives on healthcare dynamics to support growth and thought leadership.

What you will do

• Leads the development and execution of the team's strategic insights program
• Maintains cutting-edge knowledge and scans the external environment for emerging trends
• Serves as a strategic thought partner to the Strategy Office and firm leadership
• Supports the development and writing of white papers, executive briefs, and primers
• Develops and refines research-informed perspectives on key trends
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking within the Research team
• Models and champions the firm's core values
• Partners with colleagues to design and improve data systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategic insights, research, or strategy functions
• Experience in professional services or knowledge-intensive environments
• Strategic mindset
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving and analytic capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure to new or evolving areas
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare trends, policy, market dynamics, and operational issues affecting health systems and health plans
• Ability to influence and build relationships across organizational levels without formal authority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, data visualization tools, and emerging AI tools

Nice to have

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting business development, thought leadership development, or policy implication analysis
• Experience with market research methodologies, data analysis, and business intelligence tools

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• HSA
• FSA
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• wellness stipend
• additional voluntary benefits

About the company

Chartis works with more than 1,900 organizations annually to develop and activate transformative strategies for US healthcare. Their family of brands includes Chartis, Jarrard, Greeley, and HealthScape Advisors.