Strategist
Unlock Health, Chicago, IL, United States
The Role
As a Strategist, you contribute to shaping strategy across clients and projects. You help turn research into insight, insight into strategy, and strategy into clear direction for teams and clients. This is a role where you build your craft through active contribution. You analyze, question, and connect ideas—helping translate complex business and healthcare challenges into focused, actionable strategy. You bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to engage. You’re eager to learn how strategy works in practice—how to structure complex problems, uncover meaningful insights, collaborate with and inspire creative teams, and contribute to work that drives real outcomes. Over time, you build confidence in your perspective and your ability to contribute to the work. You ask questions, push your thinking further, and look for what others might miss.
You Will
Support the development of strategies that address client business challenges through research, analysis, and insight generation
Analyze competitors, client landscapes, and market dynamics to identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, helping uncover the human needs behind business problems and translating findings into insight
Translate insights into strategic outputs, such as personas, journey maps, and frameworks that clarify challenges and opportunities
Contribute to the development of creative briefs that drive clear, focused execution while simplifying complex ideas and inspiring teams
Help structure and develop presentations, turning complex information into clear, organized thinking
Present work internally and, at times, support client‑facing conversations
Participate in measurement and analytics discussions, connecting strategy to performance and outcomes
Own defined portions of projects, while collaborating with team members and seeking guidance when needed
You Have
2–4 years of experience in strategy, marketing, consulting, research, or a related field
Agency experience preferred
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns and draw connections
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and simply
Experience contributing to briefs, research, or strategic deliverables
Comfort working in ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and asking for support when needed
Perks and Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
FSA / HSA Options
401(K) with a generous company match program
Flexible Paid Time Off (aka unlimited)
Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
Employee Referral Program
Equality Opportunity Employer Statement: Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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You Will
Support the development of strategies that address client business challenges through research, analysis, and insight generation
Analyze competitors, client landscapes, and market dynamics to identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, helping uncover the human needs behind business problems and translating findings into insight
Translate insights into strategic outputs, such as personas, journey maps, and frameworks that clarify challenges and opportunities
Contribute to the development of creative briefs that drive clear, focused execution while simplifying complex ideas and inspiring teams
Help structure and develop presentations, turning complex information into clear, organized thinking
Present work internally and, at times, support client‑facing conversations
Participate in measurement and analytics discussions, connecting strategy to performance and outcomes
Own defined portions of projects, while collaborating with team members and seeking guidance when needed
You Have
2–4 years of experience in strategy, marketing, consulting, research, or a related field
Agency experience preferred
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns and draw connections
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and simply
Experience contributing to briefs, research, or strategic deliverables
Comfort working in ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and asking for support when needed
Perks and Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
FSA / HSA Options
401(K) with a generous company match program
Flexible Paid Time Off (aka unlimited)
Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
Employee Referral Program
Equality Opportunity Employer Statement: Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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