Hiring Now: An Inside Look at the Missions and Teams Powering Navan and GoodRx

At these San Francisco companies, good intentions and energized teams collide. Current leaders shared what new hires can look forward to as their company scales.

Written by Lucas Dean
Published on Oct. 06, 2023
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Navan and GoodRx couldn’t be tackling more dissimilar realms — one focused on transforming the travel and expense platform landscape and the other driven to create simple, affordable healthcare tools. 

However, beneath the surface of these distinct pursuits is a shared commitment to innovation, people-first philosophies and leveraging technology to create impactful tools. 

Likewise, when these goals are distilled into their most basic essences, Navan and GoodRx are unified in their aims to provide simplicity, accessibility and convenience in areas prone to impenetrable layers of complexity. 

“The core of our work in the account management team here at Navan centers around our fundamental belief in placing users at the epicenter of everything we do,” said Director of Commercial Account Management Evan Cassidy.

Meanwhile, Senior Director of Software Engineering Ameya Ambardekar explained how care and understanding drive the GoodRx team to meet customers’ needs. 

“Empathy guides our approach, reflecting our commitment to compassionate healthcare. We listen to individuals’ needs and concerns, forging meaningful connections,” said Ambardekar. 

These San Francisco tech companies may operate in different spaces but overlap in their shared passion for solving complex problems. And, perhaps most notably, they’re both searching for talented, energized professionals to join the team. 

 

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Ameya Ambardekar
Sr. Director Software Engineering • GoodRx

GoodRx is a healthcare marketplace that provides reliable health information and prescription discounts, helping millions of users save at over 70,000 pharmacies and telehealth services. 

 

What is notable about working at GoodRx? What differentiates it from other places you’ve worked?

Our organization distinguishes itself through several compelling objectives: We foster a collaborative work environment that prioritizes teamwork and diverse perspectives, enabling innovative solutions.

Data-driven decision-making is at the core of our approach, ensuring informed choices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Our bias for action sets us apart as we proactively tackle healthcare challenges, driving continual improvement.

Diversity is integral to our culture, celebrating varied perspectives that fuel innovation. Inclusivity ensures that every team member’s contribution is valued.

In summary, our organization’s emphasis on collaboration, data-driven decisions, proactive action, diversity and empathy shapes our pursuit of affordable and accessible healthcare solutions for everyone.

 

Our emphasis on collaboration, data-driven decisions, proactive action, diversity and empathy shapes our pursuit of affordable and accessible healthcare solutions for everyone.”

 

What do you think job seekers should know about working at GoodRx? What would get them excited about joining the team?

At GoodRx, we’re not just shaping the future of healthcare, we’re crafting a vision where affordable and accessible healthcare is a reality for all. Our commitment to putting customers first isn’t just a motto — it’s our guiding principle. When you become a part of our team, you’ll discover a community of passionate individuals who aren’t just employees but co-owners of our shared success.

Our appreciation for diversity is more than a checkbox — it’s the bedrock of our strength, fostering creativity and innovation. We thrive on continuous learning, pushing boundaries and leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation that transforms the healthcare landscape.

In the face of complexity, we simplify. We navigate with agility, making decisions with a unique blend of swiftness and thoughtfulness. Our transparent communication is infused with unwavering integrity, creating an environment where ideas flourish.

Above all, we embody the belief that “It can be done,” breathing life into our audacious mission. If you’re seeking a company that embraces innovation and engineering excellence and nurtures a culture of possibility, GoodRx is your destination.

 

 

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Evan Cassidy
Director of Commercial Account Management • Navan

From EAs and finance teams to travel managers and employees, Navan is an all-in-one solution that removes the hassle from traveling and offers customers real-time visibility and savings.  

 

What is notable about working at Navan? What differentiates it from other places you’ve worked?

What truly sets Navan apart is our commitment to a high talent standard and the belief that every leader must have an in-depth understanding of their team’s responsibilities and the ability to execute them effectively. In contrast to many other places where leaders can remain detached from the core role, the expectation here is that any leader should be able to do the job in order to be an effective coach and leader. This approach ensures that leaders can best coach and guide their teams, fosters a strong sense of commitment and drives impactful development across our organization.

Navan also fosters a culture of meritocracy and promotion from within. Witnessing employees join, work hard and receive well-deserved promotions is truly remarkable. Our sales and account management teams benefit from strong enablement programs and ongoing learning and development opportunities. 

 

Navan fosters a culture of meritocracy and promotion from within. Witnessing employees join, work hard and receive well-deserved promotions is truly remarkable.”

 

The exceptional value we deliver to our customers, end-users and finance team is unparalleled. When job searching, sales and account management professionals should prioritize products that cater to these vital groups to help them excel in their careers.

 

What is the impact of the work you are doing? Paint a picture of what this means for your customers or users. 

The work to ensure our administrators and end-users are equipped to fully harness the capabilities of our travel and expense platform is critical to delivering value and cost savings.

Within the account management team, we aim to provide this value from the start and establish a clear trajectory for elevating the impact on our clients’ travel and expense programs. Most professionals who travel for work are not used to having a travel and expense software that combines all-in-one functionality and something that is actually enjoyable to use. Our goal is to establish this as the standard, which can be made possible using Navan.

Many of our colleagues who have joined the sales and account management teams were looking for a disruptive product within a massive market, strong business momentum and a world-class leadership team, and they have found that here. Navan is only at the beginning of its journey, and we’re expanding our teams on a global scale.

 

Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Images provided by Shutterstock and listed companies.