Kearney Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Principal (Payer)Full‑time Americas Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Washington DCJob DescriptionAs a Principal within Kearney's Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, 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, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial strategy initiatives across the Healthcare sector. Given the continued growth of our Healthcare sector, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience across the payer and health‑insurance landscape as well as product and pricing strategy engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead large, complex Healthcare transformations from strategy through execution and value realizationSupport corporate, growth, and commercial go‑to‑market strategy engagements for Healthcare clientsServe as a trusted advisor to C‑suite and senior supply‑chain leadersDemand planning and forecastingSupply planning and network alignmentSales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)Inventory strategy and optimizationSense‑and‑respond and planning agility ("sense & pivot")Lead cross‑functional teams and independently manage high‑impact engagement workstreams for large programsTranslate complex analyses into clear, executive‑ready insights and recommendationsPossess strong content depth and knowledge in industry hot topicsBusiness Development & Practice GrowthOriginate and expand client relationships, with a strong focus on growing planning‑related engagementsLead proposal development and actively contribute to senior‑level client pitchesDemonstrate a commercial mindset, identifying opportunities within existing accounts and new clientsSupport the continued growth and differentiation of Kearney's Healthcare & Life Sciences offeringLead large‑scale programs with end‑to‑end accountability for delivery and outcomesMentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing cultureProvide coaching across engagements to ensure quality, consistency, and impactActively contribute to building the next generation of planning leaders within the practiceWho You AreAfter 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.QualificationsAn MBA (preferred) and 10+ years of professional experienceRelevant management consulting experience with strong market traction at the Principal levelExperience working with clients in Healthcare, with experience across the payer and health‑insurance landscape as well as product and pricing strategy engagementsExperience supporting Fortune 500 clients through long‑term engagementsProven experience managing proposal development, participating in client pitches, and driving business development within existing and new accountsA passion for leading teams and mentoring colleaguesDemonstrated ability to independently manage multiple major workstreams within business design engagementsExceptional consulting skills (presentation, communication, analytics, problem solving, leadership, presence)A willingness to travel as requiredWhat We Can Offer YouGenerous retirement/pension savings contributionsComprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate familyNon‑partner equity‑based awards (for consulting managers and above)Structured and on‑the‑job learning and development opportunitiesPersonalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goalsPrincipal base salary – $245,000‑$270,000 (salary within range determined based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge and skills; eligibility for discretionary performance bonus)Full suite of benefits: 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‑beingEqual Employment Opportunity and Non‑DiscriminationKearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission‑critical problems.Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNP#J-18808-Ljbffr
