Kearney Healthcare & Life Sciences Principal (Provider)

Key responsibilities

• Lead large, complex Healthcare transformations from strategy through execution and value realization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior supply chain leaders
• Drive impact across core planning capabilities, including: Demand planning and forecasting, Supply planning and network alignment, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Inventory strategy and optimization, Sense-and-respond and planning agility (“sense & pivot”)
• Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations
• Possess strong content depth and knowledge in industry hot topics
• Originate and expand client relationships, with a strong focus on growing planning-related engagements
• Lead proposal development and actively contribute to senior-level client pitches
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset, identifying opportunities within existing accounts and new clients
• Support the continued growth and differentiation of Kearney’s Healthcare & Life Sciences offering
• Lead large-scale programs with end-to-end accountability for delivery and outcomes
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Provide coaching across engagements to ensure quality, consistency, and impact
• Actively contribute to building the next generation of planning leaders within the practice

Who you are

• An MBA (preferred) and 10+ years of professional experience
• Relevant management consulting experience with strong market traction at the Principal level
• Experience working with clients in Healthcare, with experience across the provider landscape
• Expertise in Health System Operations and clinical workflows
• Experience supporting Fortune 500 clients through long-term engagements
• Proven experience managing proposal development, participating in client pitches, and driving business development within existing and new accounts
• A passion for leading teams and mentoring colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple major workstreams within business design engagements
• Exceptional consulting skills (presentation, communication, analytics, problem solving, leadership, presence)
• 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: $245,000 - $270,000
• Discretionary performance bonus
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Kearney is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce. We aim to provide a culture where employees can bring their best selves to work every day.