Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 4 hours ago
Director, Consulting
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, and they are seeking a Director of Planning and Consulting. This role involves overseeing large-scale transformations, managing complex projects, and providing consulting leadership to ensure alignment across the organization and with clinical partners.
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Responsibilities
Drives and manages large-scale organizational change
Directs multiple Institute-wide, highly complex, ambiguous projects simultaneously
Proactively identifies opportunities for Institute-wide internal consulting engagements
Implements expertise with managing complex projects. Directs the identification of value creation opportunities and implements planning structures to realize value
Provides intellectual and thought leadership to the team and organization
Leads teams in using a structured, hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving using analytical tools and frameworks to develop solutions to complex business challenges
Leads analysis, research and projections for complex negotiations and strategic decisions; develops systems to organize and analyze data
Develops business cases for strategic programs and initiatives
Leads ad hoc research and due diligence relating to new projects and initiatives; translates business and competitive intelligence research back into projects
Articulates recommendations or options to support a definitive decision
Directs the creation, tracking, and execution of project roadmaps that align with project vision and goals
Responsible for implementing and overseeing a project management office focus including program management, tools and methodologies, roadmap development and management, risk mitigation, reporting, interdependency management, resource management, strategic communications, impact creation plan management, financial management, change management, and governance and stakeholder management
Provide insight and advice on how to manage large-scale transformation and integrate new processes or technologies
Develop the strategy for implementation of transformational changes, including aspects like process optimization, organizational design and innovation
Leads monitoring and support through the transformation process, helping organizations track progress and adjust as necessary
Works with cross-functional teams to understand the impact of changes on different departments and ensure that transformation goals are aligned across the organization
Allocates work to appropriate teams and departments; holds members accountable for follow up; maintains relationships with stakeholders and keeps them up to date on project status
Leads joint planning efforts with anticipated new clinical partners
Identifies and highlights likely business and financial impacts associated with program planning or expansion, as well as required implementation support key dependencies, issues, and risks to serve as input to prioritization and planning process
Leads the planning and execution of executive leadership meetings and retreats as needed to effectively advance the work
Independently interacts with C-level internal and external stakeholders to influence & implement strategic business decisions
Develops and maintains trust-based relationships with C-level internal and external stakeholders that prioritizes transparent and consistent communication
Builds and maintains consensus with stakeholders on project goals, critical issues, workplan, implications, recommendations, and implementation plan
Develop and secure stakeholder commitment to recommendations and implement plans
Collaboratively develops consulting frameworks and approaches that can be leveraged across engagements and fit to purpose to accelerate speed to insights and results
Develops and defines project infrastructure (work plans, timelines, resources, milestones, KPIs, etc.); anticipates, identifies, manages and resolves risks to project status, milestones, timelines; develops and presents updates/metric reports to leadership
Leads the creation of expectations for teamwork products based on consulting best practices
Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
Hires and develops team members with the capabilities to achieve organizational goals
Defines and communicates clear expectations, provides regular constructive feedback, and evaluates performance against objectives
Oversees team’s compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Monitors work for efficiency, effectiveness, and quality
Mentors and coaches staff, facilitating training opportunities and supporting career growth
Works with senior management and Human Resources to address performance issues, as appropriate
Promotes and fosters a healthy and productive work environment within the team and with groups across the Institute
Qualification
Required
Advanced leadership and management skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with all levels of the organization
Advanced knowledge of consulting practices and large-scale transformations, as well as deep experience within the healthcare field
Advanced planning, project management, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion in a complex, deadline-driven environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization, notably including senior level executives
Ability to make independent decisions and oversee actions of others; exercises substantial judgment on behalf of the Institute
Advanced at effectively influencing stakeholders, driving decision-making, and building strong, collaborative relationships
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple agendas and demands
Advanced ability to manage and motivate in a highly complex and changing environment
This position requires a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree (MPH, MHA, MBA) preferred
10 years of relevant project management or strategic experience in healthcare or consulting is required, along with 3 years of management experience
Preferred
master's degree (MPH, MHA, MBA)
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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