Manager - Healthcare & Life Sciences - Healthcare Technology & Solutions

Simon-Kucher; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Competitive health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Simon-Kucher is seeking a Manager in Chicago to lead strategic, data-driven consulting work in the healthcare sector. This role includes managing client engagements, developing recommendations across growth strategies, and coaching junior consultants. Candidates should have a minimum of 4+ years of consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to build trusted client relationships. The position offers a competitive salary of $170,000 to $180,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of professional services experience, ideally in management consulting serving healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data.
• Experience in healthcare industry and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic, data-driven work for healthcare clients.
• Lead client engagements from planning through execution.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Healthcare expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Job description

Overview

In the United States - Boston | Chicago

Simon‑Kucher’s sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long‑term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales.

Our Healthcare & Life Sciences (HC&LS) Division operates at the forefront of one of the most innovative and complex industries in the world. We partner with leading organizations across pharmaceuticals & biotech, medical technology, diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, healthcare B2B, providers, consumer health, and animal health.

Our North America Healthcare & Life Sciences teams are based in Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, and we collaborate closely with colleagues across our global footprint. Our teams bring together diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and entrepreneurial mindsets to deliver high‑impact, data‑driven solutions for our clients, valuing collaboration across offices, disciplines, and cultures.

What Makes Us Special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Work in a values‑driven culture. At Simon‑Kucher, our vision is to become the world’s leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Prioritize your health and well‑being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.

How You Will Create An Impact

• As a Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic, data‑driven work for healthcare clients while helping develop the next generation of consulting talent.
• Lead client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring work is aligned to client objectives and delivers clear, actionable impact.
• Manage project teams and guide junior consultants through research, analysis, insight development, and client‑ready deliverables.
• Develop recommendations across areas such as growth strategy, go‑to‑market strategy, pricing, segmentation, portfolio strategy, value proposition development, sales effectiveness, omnichannel strategy, and monetization.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders by delivering thoughtful, tailored, and practical advice.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior audiences with confidence, clarity, and business relevance.
• Balance multiple projects or workstreams while maintaining strong project management discipline, quality, and team development.
• Create workplans, define roles and responsibilities, and serve as a key point of contact for client teams.
• Oversee qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, market analysis, and synthesis of complex data into clear insights.
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to consultants, including supporting career development.
• Contribute to business development through proposal support, lead generation, pitch preparation, and follow‑on opportunity identification.
• Help develop new capabilities, tools, and thought leadership for our Healthcare & Life Sciences practice.
• Stay current on healthcare industry trends and bring relevant market perspective to client work.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and integration of new team members.
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture.

Your Profile

• We are looking for someone who combines strong consulting fundamentals with healthcare expertise, commercial curiosity, and a passion for developing people.
• An undergraduate degree is required; an MBA, MS, MA, or other advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 4+ years of professional services experience, ideally in management consulting serving Healthcare including MedTech, Diagnostics, digital health & healthcare IT, consumer health, and healthcare B2B.
• Strong knowledge and passion for the healthcare industry.
• Experience supporting or leading consulting engagements in one or more of the following areas: growth strategy, go‑to‑market strategy, pricing, advanced segmentation and analytics, product and portfolio strategy, marketing, value proposition development, distribution, omnichannel strategy, sales effectiveness, or monetization strategy.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and business implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, workstreams, deliverables, and timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative, accountable, and entrepreneurial working style.
• An inclusive and empathetic leadership approach that supports team development and psychological safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams, disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
• Experience building trusted client relationships; senior‑level client exposure is a plus.
• Experience contributing to business development, proposals, extensions, or follow‑on work is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or other data and analytics tools is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in the office or at client sites 2–3 days per week in alignment with our hybrid model.

Compensation and Benefits

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, performance bonus and eligibility for annual merit‑based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 to $180,000 per year for U.S. roles. Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.

Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simon‑Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.