Managing Consultant

Cencora•USA > NC > Remote, NC

2d•$124,000 - $190,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant work experience in consulting, project management, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.
Demonstrated ability to take complex information and simplify it into crisp storylines and structured deliverables.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools (e.g., Power BI).
Strong analytical skills with comfort navigating qualitative and quantitative inputs, including experience developing financial models and business case analyses.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to message up to senior leaders.
High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel up to 50–75% 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, with a preference for work with health systems or elements of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Exposure to the healthcare or distribution industry.
Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with subject matter experts, partners, and client teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions.
Lead portions of client meetings and build trust through clear communication and results-driven insights.
Develop high-impact presentations, reports, and dashboards that translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
Create and refine executive messaging frameworks to communicate priorities, risks, opportunities, and recommendations effectively.
Address ambiguous problems using structured thinking, consulting frameworks, and hypothesis-driven approaches.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business recommendations.
Build financial models, operational frameworks, and tools to support strategic decision-making.
Work across matrixed teams to gather information, synthesize perspectives, and ensure consistency in messaging.
Support cross-functional teams in preparing for executive meetings, reviews, and strategic checkpoints.
Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of major initiatives, such as customer segmentation, operational readiness, and strategy refresh cycles.
Conduct due diligence on strategic questions, including customer insights, operational data, and industry trends.
Translate data and qualitative findings into insights that elevate leadership decision-making.
Maintain a high standard of organization, version control, and proactive communication with project stakeholders.
Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met 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.