Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Alira Health
PMO
Patient-centric advisory firm
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Patient-centric advisory firm
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To humanize healthcare and life sciences in partnership with patients.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Healthcare, Finance, or Life Sciences
- 6-7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years leading cross-functional project teams in a global environment
- Proven track record in overseeing large-scale operational projects and initiatives
- Strong expertise in strategic planning, process optimization, and portfolio management
- Experience working directly with senior leadership, including COO or C-suite executives
- Familiarity with international operations, particularly in US and EU markets
- Expertise in project portfolio management tools and methodologies
- Expertise in Process Improvement Methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other process improvement frameworks)
- Proficiency in financial performance tracking and operational KPI analysis
- Advanced understanding of change management principles and governance frameworks
- Strong capabilities in reporting and performance monitoring systems
- Advanced business English proficiency (written and verbal)
- Additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German are a plus
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to work across functions and geographies
- Experience working in international teams, preferably between the EU and US
- Strategic thinking with a focus on execution and results
- Adaptability and an innovation-driven mindset with the ability to tackle unstructured challenges
- High emotional intelligence and mentoring skills, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Feedback-oriented with the ability to develop a growth-focused team culture based on candid and honest feedback
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives in the PMO provides strategic leadership and oversight for Alira Health’s Project Management Office as well as related corporate initiatives
- This individual ensures the delivery of high-impact projects and M&A integrations aligned with corporate strategy, while driving operational excellence and process improvement
- Working closely with the COO, this position plays a pivotal role in translating strategic goals into actionable operational plans, overseeing the PMO, and driving cross-functional alignment
- This role serves as a bridge between the COO and the project teams, contributing to both execution and operational governance
- Thus, it requires strong experience in cross-functional team leadership, project portfolio management, and collaboration with senior leadership
- The Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives is a key player in advancing Alira Health’s operational strategy and delivering transformative projects
- Support the COO in overseeing operational budgets for corporate projects, ensuring alignment with financial targets and strategic priorities
- Track and analyze project-level financial performance, providing regular updates on cost, resource allocation, and potential risks
- Monitor operational KPIs tied to project delivery and PMO effectiveness
- Collaborate with the COO and senior leadership to break down strategic goals into manageable operational plans
- Lead the implementation of large-scale corporate initiatives within the PMO Project Portfolio, ensuring alignment with Alira Health’s strategic objectives
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate M&A initiatives and operational improvements into the company’s broader strategy
- Implement and oversee governance frameworks for project execution, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and clear decision-making processes
- Partner with global operational leaders to standardize project management practices across offices
- Drive compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards for all corporate projects
- Assist in designing and implementing client governance frameworks to improve alignment between business operations and client needs
- Collaborate with operations teams to monitor and enhance client satisfaction through effective project delivery
- Act as a key liaison between the PMO, COO, and other senior leaders, ensuring clarity in communication around strategic goals and project status
- Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and dashboards that provide insights into project performance and operational efficiency
- Represent the PMO in leadership meetings, sharing updates and driving actionable discussions
- Provide leadership to PMO team members, mentoring and developing their skills to create a high-performing team
- Foster a feedback-driven culture that prioritizes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Define and oversee the professional development pathways for PMO team members, promoting career growth and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead initiatives to enhance PMO processes and methodologies, leveraging best practices from lean and agile frameworks
- Oversee the portfolio of projects managed by the PMO, ensuring they align with Alira Health’s strategic priorities and deliver measurable outcomes
- Identify and implement innovative tools and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO
Our take
The healthcare industry has been rapidly digitizing in recent years, and Alira Health is at the forefront of this transformation. The company works closely with healthcare and life sciences organizations, providing support across the entire solutions lifecycles. From market research to end-to-end product development, Alira Health enhances clients' expertise with a broad range of services and technology-driven consulting.
In early 2021, Alira Health strengthened its offering by acquiring Chamow and Associates, a leading biopharmaceutical consultancy. This acquisition expanded ALira's capabilities in regulatory affairs and product development, allowing the company to offer even more comprehensive support to pharmaceutical companies navigating complex processes.
With renewed funding and the 2022 renewal of the 21st Century Cures Act, Alira Health is well-positioned for further growth. The legislation, which empowers patients with greater control over their data and streamlines the process for drug and medical device developers, opens new doors for innovation. Allowing Alira to explore fresh opportunities to engage patients, healthcare providers, payers, and suppliers in more meaningful ways.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2023
$58m
LATE VC
Jan 2022
$40m
LATE VC
Total funding: $133m
Company values
- Be Accountable
- Be Courageous
- Be Honest
- Be Inclusive
- Elevate Others
Company HQ
Framingham, MA
Articles
Leadership
Gabriele Brambilla
(CEO)Joined Alira Health in 2014 as CEO. Alongside this, they serve on the Board of Directors for EnlightenVue, WWoundForce, Firefly, and Computational Life. In 2018, they co-founded the MetroWest Life Sciences Network to develop collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship in Boston's MetroWest life sciences ecosystem.
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