FAQs
What qualifications are necessary for the HLS competency leadership role?
Candidates should possess strong Healthcare and/or Life Sciences domain knowledge and have experience in a senior domain consulting role, managing a consulting team in the healthcare or life sciences sectors.
What are the main responsibilities associated with this role?
The main responsibilities include institutionalizing a ‘Home’ for consulting team members, leading competency development, ensuring proactive hiring and bench management, harvesting best practices, and activating collaboration frameworks within the team.
Is there an expectation for community building in this role?
Yes, the role requires building and activating communities and guilds within the consulting team to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What attributes are important for success in this position?
Important attributes include the ability to work collaboratively and influence behavior, excellent communication skills, leadership by example, and experience in developing competencies and communities.
How does this role contribute to consulting-led engagements?
The competency leader participates in and oversees critical consulting-led engagements to ensure delivery success and provide delivery assurance.
What is Virtusa’s stance on diversity and equality in the workplace?
Virtusa is committed to equal opportunity for all, not discriminating based on race, religion, gender, or other factors, and decisions on employment are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?
Yes, Virtusa values professional development and provides opportunities for career progression, learning tracks, and certifications for team members.
What is the size of the team you would be managing?
The role involves managing a strong team of healthcare and life sciences consulting professionals, specific team size may vary based on the business needs.
Will there be a focus on creating reusable frameworks and tools?
Yes, one of the key responsibilities is to harvest and develop reusable consulting frameworks, best practices, and tools for the competency group.
How does this role impact hiring and resource allocation?
The competency leader ensures proactive hiring, manages rotations and allocations, and oversees overall bench management of consulting resources to optimize team performance.