Managing Consultant, Health System Solutions

The Consultant roleoffers a unique opportunityfor highly motivated, driven individuals eager to accelerate their careers in healthcare consultingwhile contributing to innovation withinCencora’sAccelerate Pharmacy Solutions product portfolio. This role is ideal forcandidates witha strong foundationinstructured thinking,strategicproblem-solving, andcommunicationwho are ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver measurable value to clients.Youwillcollaborate on internal strategicinitiativesandhelphealth systemcustomers build and scale operations across infusion services, pharmacy solutions, supplychain, and more, driving transformative healthcare delivery.In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in strategic problem-solving, client management, and operational execution, while mastering critical skills such as advanced Excel modeling, data analysis, and storytelling. Consultants will also develop strong client-facing capabilities, including presenting to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.This role emphasizes adaptability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to excel indynamicenvironments. You will learn to ask the right questions, create high-quality deliverables, and rapidlyidentifyareas ofvalue. By taking ownership of key initiatives and contributing to high-visibility projects, you will play an essential role in driving meaningful outcomes for clients and the organizationwhile deepening yourexpertiseofthe pharmaceuticalecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Cencora SMEs and client teams to drive forward high-quality consulting engagements

• Develop high-impact 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 effectively.

• 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Public Policy, ora relatedfield. 2–4 years of relevant work experience inmanagement or strategyconsulting, ,corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to take complex information and simplify it into crisp storylines and structured deliverables.

• Advancedproficiencyin 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 tomessage up tosenior 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%and work extended hours asrequired.

Additional preferred Skills (notrequired):

• Experience working directly with executive leaders or supporting cross-functional initiatives.

• 1–2 years of healthcare-related experience, with a preference forworkwith health systems or elements of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

• Exposure to the healthcare or distribution industry.

• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods.

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