Consulting Associate - Pharma & Healthcare

POSITION SUMMARY

Associates play an indispensable role at Huron. Our dynamic Associates lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron approaches, methodologies and tools to implement impactful and innovative solutions to address our clients’ business challenges. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates collaborate with clients while simultaneously managing junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective : create and implement sustainable solutions. Through our varied projects, Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting and change management experience, while positively impacting mission-driven healthcare organizations.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Proven critical thinking skills in both data collection and complex analysis; ability to identify gaps and risks, summarize findings, and develop conclusions

Effective at delegating tasks to junior staff while managing the overall quality of project deliverables

Execution against project workplans, escalating risks and barriers, and coordinating client communication to ensure project delivery schedule is achieved

Collaboration with internal team members during the project, including presenting key takeaways, communicating project updates, and organizing overall project logistics

Ability to apply proven methodologies and best practices to unique client situations; skilled at collaboration with project team members and client stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions to complex business problems

Direct supervisory experience including coaching, mentorship, and providing feedback through performance management

CORE QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree required

Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Excellent communication skills; strong written and oral English skills

3 to 5 years relevant project implementation or process improvement experience in a team-based environment

Preferably 1 -2 years experience within consulting

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

Direct supervisory experience

Located in or near Bangalore; role requires individual in office

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Pharmacy) :

Relevant pharmacy experience supervising a department and / or team-based projects with a focus on process improvement initiatives and change management, OR

Project leadership and workplan management experience within a consulting firm setting with a focus on pharmacy operations, 340B program management, specialty pharmacy operations, or retail pharmacy experience in a hospital setting