Best job I have had in a long time - Senior Vice President Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Nov 12, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked in a lot of organizations (large/small, for-profit/not-for-profit, old/young...) and have managed to collect plenty of scar tissue over the years (and gray hair) throughout my career (largely in technology). As a result, I have seen a lot of leadership teams, strategies (or lack thereof), markets, visions...I have never been more excited about the future than now with Health Catalyst. That is not to say there are no challenges (see cons response). However, what I is increasingly impressive is the leadership determination to live and teach the culture. I have never had more confidence in a leadership team. Typical challenges of being a fast growing company: learning to plan AND be nimble, learning to identify new opportunities AND focus, learning to sustain a culture AND make refinements as needed, learning to help clients be successful AND develop a sustainable economic relationship, learning to find AND develop AND retain great talent.

Cons

Team members who don't really embrace the cultural values: humble, hungry, and smart. Fortunately, there are very few such team members and leadership seems determined to either help people learn the cultures or find opportunities elsewhere where the culture might fight them better.

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Health Catalyst Response
7y
Thank you for your comments and for your confidence and support. I appreciate it. And thank you for choosing to join us, and bring your wealth of experience with you. We will remain focused on the mission and on the values and culture, and strive to live up to the Health Catalyst Way. We'll also try to acknowledge when we fall short, and then work hard to improve. Best, Dan

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5.0
Jan 23, 2026
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Pros

Supportive team environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally on meaningful healthcare initiatives. Strong focus on client impact, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Cons

Processes and roles can feel ambiguous at times, requiring employees to be comfortable navigating change and figuring things out as they go.

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Health Catalyst Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our collaborative culture and the meaningful work the team does together. How we work together matters just as much as what we do. Our operating principles and cultural attributes remain foundational. To address your concerns about processes and roles, as the organization evolves, we’re prioritizing clarity in these areas to better support teams. There’s real momentum building right now, and the work ahead is meaningful. I’m grateful for you and the role you play here, and I’m excited about what we’re building together.
3.0
May 5, 2026
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Pros

Great Talent & Culture: The people here are highly capable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed. The partnership between onshore and offshore teams works well and is a real strength. There’s a culture of grit and stability that has helped the company navigate multiple major transitions over the years. Mission-Critical Engineering: The work involves complex data infrastructure that requires deep technical expertise. It can be demanding, but seeing these systems run successfully and support real-world operations is consistently rewarding.

Cons

Wage Compression and Retention Risk: Compensation for tenured and high-performing staff has not kept pace with the market for specialized data engineering and support leadership. In practice, tenure can feel undervalued or even penalized. This creates risk around losing institutional knowledge and operational continuity. Stagnant Career Progression: Contrary to stated expectations, strong performance ratings do not consistently translate into meaningful, market-aligned compensation growth. The process of how compensation is benchmarked lacks clarity in practice, obscuring how compensation decisions are made and what is required to advance.

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