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The professionals at Health Advances consult about one thing and one thing only: health care. Established in 1992, the firm's core belief is that focusing on just one industry allows it to provide clients with greater resources and focused insight. This means that the professionals at HA are not mere consultants, with most having worked within the healthcare industry at some point in their careers.
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Vault Verdict
If you’re interested in the intersection between healthcare and business, Health Advances is a firm you should consider. Underpinned by its leadership’s commitment to mentoring, onboarding, and formal training opportunities, insiders love that they can progress their careers rapidly while still being their authentic selves.
While some firms may offer higher overall pay, Health Advances consultants frequently say that they earn similar compensation to competitors on an hourly basis because HA provides such an excellent work-life balance. The firm has a flexible hybrid schedule, and leaders hold themselves accountable for preventing overwork and burnout among their teams.
The firm also has a positive business outlook moving forward. After two diff...
About the Company
Holding advanced degrees in medicine, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, and many other related sciences, Health Advances consultants advise their Fortune 500 and start-up company clients on areas such as development, clinical trial strategy, marketing, licensing, and pricing. But HA also offers advice on corporate-based issues, like mergers, partnering, and finances, to a broad range of clients in the biotechnology, diagnostics, medical device, nonprofit, and pharmaceutical industries.
Seizing the opportunity for growth
Co-founders Mark Speers and Paula Ness Speers started the firm over 30 years ago after leaving international management consulting giant Bain & Company. The firm has since built a senior management team of 14 partners and a solid group of vice president...
Employee Reviews
- “Everyone is smart and driven, but crucially, everyone wants to bring others along with them. There is zero sense of trying to gain from someone else's loss or that one person's success reduces the chances for someone else.”
- “We have so much freedom for everyone to be themselves, and the firm celebrates all of our differences through cultural events and lunches in a clear effort to be inclusive.”
- “The firm has a culture of letting individuals spend time on their own wellness and with their families. It is easy to take time off if you give appropriate notice. The people genuinely care about each other.”
- “We are seeking strong communicators and critical thinkers with experience in the technical life sciences and ability to extend that experience to business applications.”
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Getting Hired Here
- “Advanced Health has a very good and respectful interview and callback process. All interviewers were very kind and professional, and I continue to see it in interviews today.”
- “The interview process typically begins with a first-round case interview, followed by a second round consisting of three additional case interviews. Each interview starts with behavioral questions. Ideal candidates should have a compelling rationale for pursuing a career in healthcare and a clear interest in Health Advances.”
- “We are looking for candidates who are driven, team players, and have a strong interest in healthcare. The culture of the firm is more collegial than cutthroat, so we also look for a healthy sense of community and collaboration.”
- “I appreciated that the hiring team met with me over Zoom to go over the offer instead of just giving me a phone call and sending me a package of PDFs over email.”
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