Finding a product leader who can bridge healthcare consulting and software development requires a unique blend of skills. We found that perfect balance.
Four Eyes Insight
Healthcare Meets Software Innovation
Four Eyes Insight (FEI), a medical consultancy specialising in clinical efficiency, partnered with Propel through an introduction from private equity investor Livingbridge. Their strategic expansion plans included establishing a new software division, requiring exceptional product leadership to complement their existing consulting expertise.
The Challenge
FEI needed a Chief Product Officer who could establish and lead their new software division while working seamlessly with their consulting team. The role demanded someone who could not only define and deliver a compelling product vision but also build and manage a large team. This unique combination of product leadership, healthcare understanding, and people management skills presented a complex recruitment challenge.
The Solution
We worked in close partnership with FEI's management team, providing strategic guidance on role definition, market-appropriate compensation, and candidate profiling. Our comprehensive search process involved careful assessment of candidates who could bridge the gap between healthcare consulting and software development. Through rigorous evaluation, we refined an extensive longlist into a carefully curated shortlist of exceptional candidates.
The Results
By April 2019, we successfully placed their Chief Product Officer, completing the search within four months of engagement. This strategic appointment provided FEI with the leadership needed to establish their software division while maintaining strong alignment with their consulting practice. The success of this placement demonstrated our ability to understand and deliver on complex leadership requirements in the healthcare technology sector.