Manager - Healthcare & Life Sciences - Healthcare Technology & Solutions

master-TMS•Chicago, IL

2d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager in Simon-Kucher’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division leads strategic, data-driven client engagements and helps develop the next generation of consulting talent. The role involves managing projects from planning through execution, guiding teams through research and analysis, developing practical recommendations, and presenting findings to senior client audiences. Areas of work may include growth and go-to-market strategy, pricing, segmentation, portfolio strategy, value propositions, sales effectiveness, omnichannel strategy, and monetization. The Manager builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, oversees qualitative and quantitative research and market analysis, and synthesizes complex data into clear insights. The role also includes managing multiple projects or workstreams, coaching and mentoring consultants, contributing to business development and practice capabilities, supporting recruiting and onboarding, and staying current on healthcare industry trends. The role follows a hybrid model, with work in the office or at client sites 2–3 days per week.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required.
At least 4 years of professional services experience, ideally in management consulting serving healthcare clients.
Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry.
Experience supporting or leading consulting engagements in one or more relevant areas, such as growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, pricing, segmentation and analytics, product and portfolio strategy, marketing, value proposition development, distribution, omnichannel strategy, sales effectiveness, or monetization strategy.
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and business implications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
Experience managing projects, workstreams, deliverables, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative, accountable, and entrepreneurial working style.
Inclusive and empathetic leadership approach that supports team development and psychological safety.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across diverse teams, disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work in the office or at client sites 2–3 days per week in alignment with the hybrid model.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS, MA, or other advanced degree.
Healthcare consulting experience involving areas such as MedTech, Diagnostics, digital health and healthcare IT, consumer health, or healthcare B2B.
Experience building trusted client relationships; senior-level client exposure is a plus.
Experience contributing to business development, proposals, extensions, or follow-on work.
Experience with Python, SQL, or other data and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements from planning through execution, aligning work with client objectives and delivering actionable impact.
Manage project teams and guide junior consultants through research, analysis, insight development, and client-ready deliverables.
Develop recommendations across growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, pricing, segmentation, portfolio strategy, value proposition development, sales effectiveness, omnichannel strategy, and monetization.
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and provide tailored, practical advice.
Present findings and recommendations to senior audiences.
Balance multiple projects or workstreams while maintaining project management discipline, quality, and team development.
Create workplans, define roles and responsibilities, and serve as a key client-team contact.
Oversee qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, market analysis, and synthesis of complex data.
Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to consultants, including supporting their career development.
Contribute to business development through proposal support, lead generation, pitch preparation, and identification of follow-on opportunities.
Help develop capabilities, tools, and thought leadership for the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice.
Stay current on healthcare industry trends and apply relevant market perspectives to client work.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and integration of new team members.
Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture.