Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera.
Velsera is the precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D, expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care.
We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health.
With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our team which located in 14 different countries!
Strategy AssociateLocation: UK Remote (or potentially Europe-remote)At Velsera, the Strategy Associate will be a key player in advancing our mission to transform healthcare through precision medicine and data-driven insights. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will work on the highest-priority strategic initiatives, with a focus on market and segment analysis, setting the company strategy and evaluating key M&A opportunities. This role combines high-level strategic thinking with hands-on analysis and execution, requiring an individual who is equally comfortable with conceptual problem-solving and operational detail.The ideal candidate will have a mix of business acumen and analytical rigor as well as the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you are energized by solving complex challenges and shaping strategies that have a meaningful impact on the trajectory of healthcare innovation and delivery, this is the role for you.What will you do?As a Strategy Associate, you will:
- Own and Conduct Strategic Analyses:
Evaluate market and segment attractiveness, lead M&A due diligences, and help assess partnership opportunities, with a primary focus on the U.S. and European markets.
- Monitor and Report on Key Market Trends:
Create processes for, and analyze and report, on key industry trends, market developments, customer unmet needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks for Velsera.
- Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders:
Work closely with internal teams (e.g., medical, science, sales, product, and customer success) and external stakeholders (partners, customers, etc.) to gather, distribute and align on key insights and decisions.
- Refine Velsera’s Strategy:
Help drive adjustments to Velsera’s overarching strategy and go-to-market approaches based on insights from ongoing assessments and analyses.
- Create Strategic Presentations:
Develop compelling, high-quality presentations that communicate Velsera’s strategy and value to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects:
Contribute to the execution of high-priority initiatives and assist in solving complex business challenges that align with Velsera’s growth objectives.
- Develop Business Cases:
Build robust financial and strategic business cases to support investment decisions, partnership evaluations, and other key initiatives.
- Act as a Strategic Thought Partner:
Provide recommendations and insights to senior leadership, challenging assumptions, and offering alternative approaches when appropriate.What do you bring to the table?
- Proven experience (2–5 years) in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in conducting market assessments, financial modeling, and strategic analysis.
- Excellent project-management skills and ability to seamlessly switch between pragmatic (“80/20”) solutions and deep, accurate analyses.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex insights into clear, actionable presentations.
- Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically, delivering results on complex, multi-faceted projects.
Preferred Qualifications • MBA or advanced degree in business, life sciences, or a related field. • Knowledge of ‘omics, precision medicine and healthcare markets. • Experience in M&A processes or partnership evaluations.Our Core Values
People first. We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional and physical health. We practice empathy by treating others the way they want to be treated and assuming positive intent. We are proud of our inclusive diverse team and humble ourselves to learn about and build our connection with each other.
Patient focused. We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality. We are driven by providing exceptional solutions for our customers to positively impact patient lives. Considering what is at stake, we challenge ourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one.
Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust amongst ourselves and our customers. We take ownership of our results as we know what we do matters and collectively we will change the healthcare industry. We are thoughtful and intentional with every customer interaction understanding the overall impact on human health.
Curious. We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve. We embrace change and the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on the cutting edge of science and technology innovation by encouraging creativity.
Impactful. We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard. We improve our sustainability by encouraging discussion and taking action as it relates to our natural, social and economic resource footprint. We are devoted to our humanitarian mission and look for new ways to make the world a better place.
Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry.
