Oliver Wyman - Engagement Manager - Health and Life Sciences - Multiple locations

Marsh McLennan•Washington, DC

6d•$225,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences (HLS) practice works with senior executives and management teams across healthcare and life sciences, including health insurance, health services, retail and consumer health, healthcare providers, health IT, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and diagnostics. The practice helps clients define growth road maps and improve current operations, with a focus on access, quality, experience, and cost. Its work includes commercial, marketing, development, portfolio, pricing and market access strategy, and R&D guidance. The Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Center develops and promotes market-driven approaches to healthcare challenges. The Engagement Manager leads teams through complex analysis and problem solving, plans and executes project modules, and supports Partners through effective case management. The role serves as a primary contact for senior client executives and Oliver Wyman consultants, manages client relationships, presents to board audiences, and communicates issues and solutions clearly. The position offers career and growth opportunities for experienced professionals in a meritocratic environment. Travel is required. Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations; sponsorship is not offered, and CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization. The applicable base salary range is $225,000–$240,000. Base pay depends on factors including experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives. Marsh offers a competitive total rewards package, including health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs. Marsh follows a hybrid work model: colleagues are expected to work in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams identify at least one weekly anchor day for in-person collaboration.

Requirements

At least 7 years of healthcare or life sciences strategy consulting experience is preferred; a combination of strategy consulting and healthcare or life sciences industry experience will also be considered.
Experience with transactions or private equity.
Solid industry knowledge in payers/health services, providers, or life sciences; breadth across industries is attractive.
Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced, demanding environments.
Strong conceptual problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to apply depth of content knowledge to thought leadership in project execution.
Outstanding communication skills and confidence presenting to senior executives.
Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.
Willingness to travel.
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations; sponsorship is not offered, and CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Breadth of knowledge across healthcare and life sciences industries.
Experience developing new intellectual capital to support business development activities.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of consultants in complex analysis and problem solving, including problem structuring, analytical techniques, synthesis, and identifying client implications.
Plan and execute analysis for project modules, including developing hypotheses, managing data collection, creating models, conducting analyses and research, and surfacing insights.
Support Partners’ project execution through case management, including work planning, workflow management, upward management, and coaching and developing team members.
Manage client relationships and networks, present to board audiences, and work day to day with clients.
Communicate issues and solutions effectively in formal and informal settings, verbally and in writing.
Develop intellectual capital to support business development activities.