Managing Consultant

Job Details PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with subject matter experts, partners, and client teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions. Lead portions of client meetings and build trust through clear communication and results-driven insights. Develop high-impact presentations, reports, and dashboards that translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives. Create and refine executive messaging frameworks to communicate priorities, risks, opportunities, and recommendations effectively. Address ambiguous problems using structured thinking, consulting frameworks, and hypothesis-driven approaches. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business recommendations. Build financial models, operational frameworks, and tools to support strategic decision-making. Work across matrixed teams to gather information, synthesize perspectives, and ensure consistency in messaging. Support cross-functional teams in preparing for executive meetings, reviews, and strategic checkpoints. Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of major initiatives, such as customer segmentation, operational readiness, and strategy refresh cycles. Conduct due diligence on strategic questions, including customer insights, operational data, and industry trends. Translate data and qualitative findings into insights that elevate leadership decision-making. Maintain a high standard of organization, version control, and proactive communication with project stakeholders. Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met with attention to detail and accuracy. Develop materials for enterprise summits, advisory boards, customer meetings, board presentations, and leadership offsites. Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance consulting skills and industry knowledge. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field. 2-4 years of relevant work experience in consulting, project management, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role. MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated ability to take complex information and simplify it into crisp storylines and structured deliverables. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools (e.g., Power BI). Strong analytical skills with comfort navigating qualitative and quantitative inputs, including experience developing financial models and business case analyses. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to message up to senior leaders. High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel up to 50-75% and work extended hours as required. Preferred (not required): Experience working directly with executive leaders or supporting cross-functional initiatives. 1-2 years of healthcare-related experience, with a preference for work with health systems or elements of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Exposure to the healthcare or distribution industry. Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods. What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Salary Range* $124,000 - 190,850

• This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.