Strategy & Operations Specialist - Healthcare

L.E.K. Consulting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L.E.K. Consulting is looking for a Strategy & Operations Specialist in Healthcare to support strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing healthcare sector projects, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in consulting or business operations.
• Interest in healthcare industry, particularly MedTech.
• Proactive mindset and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support development of strategic and operational plans for the sector.
• Assist in project management of sector initiatives.
• Maintain communication infrastructure and support team engagement activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

Alteryx

Job description

Strategy & Operations Specialist - Healthcare

Strategy & Operations Specialist - Healthcare

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Location

Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco

Job Description

About L.E.K. Consulting:

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private- and public-sector organizations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and is recognized as a top consulting firm to work for. For more information, go to

Overview Of Function

L.E.K. Consulting is seeking a Strategy & Operations Specialist to join the Healthcare Strategy & Operations function. This role supports the growth, operations, and strategic priorities of the U.S. Healthcare Sector — with a focus on MedTech, Healthcare Services, and adjacent sub-sectors.

You’ll report to the Healthcare Strategy & Operations lead and work closely with sector leadership and the broader Strategy & Operations team. This role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. It is well suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to gain exposure to sector strategy and operations in a top-tier consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Sector Strategy & Growth Support
• Collaborate with the Healthcare Strategy & Operations lead to support development and tracking of strategic and operational plans for the sector
• Work closely with the broader Healthcare Strategy & Operations team to assist with coordination of sector growth initiatives
• Support sub-sector and practice leaders in identifying and prioritizing key initiatives across MedTech, Healthcare Services, and other verticals
• Assist in the project management of sector initiatives such as capability building, go-to-market efforts, and service line development
• Prepare materials for sector, sub-sector, and practice-level planning and leadership meetings
• Sector Operations & Communications
• Support day-to-day operations critical to the effective functioning of the Healthcare Sector, including:
• Partnering with the Knowledge Management team to maintain and enhance the Community of Practice (CoP) site(s)
• Tracking and managing the annual sector social budget
• Coordinating knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote access to sector insights across the firm
• Supporting execution of regular team engagement activities such as team meetings and information sessions
• Maintaining communication infrastructure, including distribution lists and collaboration channels
• Contribute to performance reporting, resource tracking, and internal communications Collaborate with the Healthcare Insights Center (HIC), Knowledge Management (KM), and Data & Analytics (D&A) teams to help facilitate access to sector-specific tools and IP
• Cross-Functional & Firmwide Engagement
• Liaise with other core services teams (e.g., Marketing, Growth, People, and Solutions) to support alignment on firmwide initiatives Contribute to coordination of cross-functional activities that support sector visibility and firm positioning
  

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or other professional services environments
• Interest in the healthcare industry, particularly MedTech, Providers, Payers, HCIT, or healthcare supply chain
• Experience supporting or coordinating multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present information clearly
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive mindset — we are seeking a team member who demonstrates initiative, anticipates needs, and consistently identifies opportunities to improve processes and outcomes beyond assigned responsibilities
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with tools such as PowerBI or Alteryx is a plus
• Undergraduate degree required
  
  

For more information and to apply, go to

• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices.
• In California, Illinois and New York, the base salary is between $65,000 - $90,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits.
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship for visas, including but not limited to TN, H1-B, F-1, STEM OPT/CPT, or any other work authorization.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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