Kearney Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Manager (Payer)

Key responsibilities

• Structuring and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Supporting corporate, growth, product, pricing, and commercial strategy engagements for Healthcare clients
• Advising payer and health insurance clients on strategic growth, operational improvement, and market positioning initiatives
• Contributing to enterprise transformation initiatives, including organizational design and effectiveness
• Synthesizing findings into clear, concise storylines and client-ready materials
• Supporting business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
• Working collaboratively with team members and client stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Who you are

• An MBA (preferred) and 8+ years of professional experience
• Experience working in management consulting (required)
• Relevant experience within Healthcare, including expertise supporting payer and health insurance organizations
• Experience supporting product strategy, pricing strategy, or commercial excellence engagements within Healthcare
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading proposal development, participating in client pitches, and driving business development within existing accounts
• A passion for leading teams and mentoring colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage at least one major workstream
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in team-based, client-facing environments
• A willingness to travel as required

What we can offer you

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Gym membership discounts
• Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships
• Base salary range: $212,000 - $235,000
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including 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 Wellhub and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Kearney is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.