Senior Strategy Consultant

Tarka Talent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Limited travel

Generous paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Structured training programmes

Professional qualifications support

International secondments

Job summary

Tarka Talent is seeking a Senior Consultant, Strategy Consulting (Healthcare/Life Science) for a client in the international consultancy space. You will lead analytical workstreams, work with senior stakeholders and deliver practical strategic recommendations.

The role offers a meritocratic culture, a hybrid working model with limited travel, and opportunities to engage with investors and leadership teams while enjoying structured training and professional qualification support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of strategy consulting experience with healthcare/life science focus.
• Experience managing small teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong quantitative and commercial problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams across strategy and commercial due diligence projects.
• Manage small teams and ensure rigorous, high-quality analysis delivery.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support formal pitches and contribute to business development activities.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as recruitment, training or knowledge development.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Due diligence

Team management

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Job description

Senior Consultant, Strategy Consulting (Healthcare/Life Science)

Our client is an international strategy consultancy that helps investors and leadership teams make informed commercial and investment decisions. Their work frequently involves advising private equity firms evaluating business opportunities, followed by strategic engagements that support companies in unlocking their next phase of growth.

Teams are collaborative, intellectually curious and focused on practical insight rather than hierarchy. The Senior Consultant will work directly with senior stakeholders from the outset, contributing meaningful analysis and strategic recommendations within a supportive and meritocratic culture.

The Senior Consultant will lead analytical workstreams, manage project delivery and provide strategic insight to clients evaluating investment opportunities and growth strategies.

Role Highlights

• Lead analytical workstreams across strategy and commercial due diligence projects
• Manage small teams and ensure rigorous, high-quality analysis delivery
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Support formal pitches and contribute to business development activities
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as recruitment, training or knowledge development

You Will Need:

• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting, including strong commercial due diligence experience , within the healthcare/life science space
• Experience managing small teams and delivering complex project work
• Strong quantitative and commercial problem-solving capabilitiesConfident communication skills when engaging with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages advantageous

Why You’ll Love It

• $160,000 – $190,000 base salary plus performance-related bonus
• Merit-based progression with clear advancement opportunities
• Exposure to investors and senior leadership teams from the outset
• Structured training programmes and support for professional qualifications
• Hybrid working model with limited travel requirements
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Opportunities for international secondments and sabbaticals
• Regular team events and a collaborative, supportive culture

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.