Managing Consultant, Health System Solutions
About The Position
The Managing Consultant role offers an opportunity to contribute to healthcare consulting and innovation within Cencora’s Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions product portfolio. The role works with health system customers to build and scale operations across infusion services, pharmacy solutions, supply chain, and other areas, as well as supporting internal strategic initiatives. The consultant applies structured thinking and strategic problem-solving to complex challenges, delivering measurable value through client engagements and operational execution. The position involves client management, quantitative and qualitative analysis, advanced Excel modeling, data analysis, and development of clear, high-quality deliverables. It also includes presenting to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders, supporting high-visibility projects, and identifying opportunities to create value. Success requires adaptability, proactive communication, strong organization, and the ability to work effectively in dynamic environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in management or strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.
- Ability to simplify complex information into crisp storylines and structured deliverables.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools such as Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with qualitative and quantitative inputs, including experience developing financial models and business case analyses.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leaders.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% and work extended hours as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with executive leaders or supporting cross-functional initiatives.
- 1–2 years of healthcare-related experience, preferably with health systems or elements of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Exposure to the healthcare or distribution industry.
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Cencora subject matter experts and client teams to advance high-quality consulting engagements.
- Develop presentations, reports, and dashboards that translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
- Address ambiguous problems using structured thinking, consulting frameworks, and hypothesis-driven approaches.
- Lead portions of client meetings and build trust through clear communication and results-driven insights.
- Create and refine executive messaging frameworks to communicate priorities, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business recommendations.
- Build financial models, operational frameworks, and tools for strategic decision-making.
- Work across matrixed teams to gather information, synthesize perspectives, and ensure consistent messaging.
- Support cross-functional teams preparing for executive meetings, reviews, and strategic checkpoints.
- Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of major initiatives, including customer segmentation, operational readiness, and strategy refresh cycles.
- Conduct due diligence on strategic questions involving customer insights, operational data, and industry trends.
- Translate data and qualitative findings into insights that support leadership decision-making.
- Maintain organization, version control, and proactive communication with project stakeholders.
- Meet deadlines and deliverables with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Develop materials for enterprise summits, advisory boards, customer meetings, board presentations, and leadership offsites.
- Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance consulting skills and industry knowledge.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care.
- Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
- Training programs, professional development resources, and mentorship programs.
- Opportunities to participate in employee resource groups and volunteer activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
