The 2018 Best Small Firms to Work For: Promidian Consulting

Consulting Service Lines:  Strategy 

New York-based Promidian Consulting is another newcomer to the Best Small Firms to Work For list. Kevin Barnett, Managing Partner of Promidian, says it's an incredible honor and represents a validation of the culture the firm has worked hard to establish, which he believes is a source of competitive advantage. 

"We look for individuals with the right attitude and aptitude for success in consulting, and being a Best Small Firm to Work For will only enhance our ability to continue to attract top talent," Barnett says. "Being recognized with this honor also validates the individual and collective efforts of all our team members, who work incredibly hard to excel at their jobs."

As for clients, a company that is among a best to work for is probably also a solid pick to work with. So the recognition truly is meaningful from both sides, he says. 

Barnett says Promidian is an exciting place to work—the team is energetic, passionate, and committed, and morale is high, with a mutual respect shared between senior leadership and staff. Contributing to the high level of morale are both the company culture and the professional opportunities Promidian offers. Operating within an environment of rapid growth, high performance, and merit-based opportunities, individuals feel supported while developing professionally and having the chance to advance quickly, he says.  

"The nature of our work is to help executives at leading life sciences companies tackle their most pressing challenges, meaning our consultants are focused on some of the most exciting and important issues of today, and the rapid growth of the firm translates to unique opportunities for exposure and advancement," he says. "We are a successful meritocracy not just because we recognize and reward excellence; we also value transparency and communication in pursuing a unified purpose of delivering superior work and delighting clients.

Barnett says the firm has grown substantially in the past 12 months, and its top priority for the next 12 months is to continue that growth, expanding in terms of personnel, infrastructure, geography, revenue and clients. "Continuing to attract and retain top talent will, in turn, help us continue to grow, be successful, and delight clients," Barnett says. 

"What excites us is the opportunity to work with executives from leading biopharma companies in addressing their most pressing challenges in the rapidly evolving healthcare environment, as changes in healthcare policy, delivery, and financing and rapid advancements in technology and drug development abound. Clients need innovative solutions in the face of increasingly complex market dynamics, and Promidian is poised to meet that demand."

On the survey, the firm excelled in the areas of compensation and benefits and culture . Why? 

Barnett: "We believe culture was one of the main areas in which we excelled on the survey because it truly is the secret sauce, combined with our amazing staff, that gives us a competitive advantage. Promidian is a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where people don't take themselves too seriously and successes are regularly celebrated. We strive to make Promidian an inviting place to work, where ideas are welcomed. As for excelling in the area of compensation and benefits, we recognize that to attract the very best talent, it is critical that compensation and benefits are competitive with much larger firms."