Kearney Health & Life Science Principal

Kearney•Chicago, IL

1d•$245,000 - $270,000

About The Position

As a Principal , you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of the firm, working closely with clients and colleagues to develop insights and deliver high-impact results. You will support engagements from start to finish—problem definition through analysis, synthesis, and client communication. You will contribute to client work addressing challenges related to corporate strategy, performance improvement, enterprise transformation, and mergers & acquisitions, with a primary focus on Biopharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Services and additional exposure to Medical Devices, Distribution, Providers, and Private Equity. Who you are\: After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don’t accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. We want to hear from you if you have\: What we can offer you: Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to\: Generous retirement/pension savings contributions Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family Gym membership discounts Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above) Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals Principal compensation – $245,000-$270,000. It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Requirements

An MBA (preferred) and 10+ years of professional experience
Relevant management consulting experience with strong market traction at the Principal level
Experience working with clients in the Life Sciences and Private Equity industries, with expertise in Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Services and Medical Devices
Experience supporting Fortune 500 clients through long-term engagements
Proven experience managing proposal development, participating in client pitches, and driving business development within existing and new accounts
A passionate for leading teams and mentoring colleagues
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple major workstreams within business design engagements
Exceptional consulting skills (presentation, communication, analytics, problem solving, leadership, presence)
A willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

Contribute to the origination of new business and support business development pursuits
Deliver large programs, leading high-impact engagement teams
Possess strong content depth and knowledge in industry hot topics
Supporting corporate, growth, and commercial go-to-market strategy engagements for Life Sciences clients
Contributing to enterprise transformation initiatives, including organizational design and effectiveness
Contributing to franchise and brand strategy as well as R&D portfolio strategy work
Working collaboratively with team members and client stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
Gym membership discounts
Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
paid time off
401(k) match and profit sharing
medical, dental and vision coverage
healthcare concierge
backup child/adult care
annual employer HSA contribution
home office stipend
subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program
leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being