Consulting Associate

As a Consulting Associate at Huron, you will play a key role in leading project workstreams, implementing innovative solutions using Huron's methodologies, and addressing complex client challenges. You'll work closely with clients and junior team members to deliver measurable outcomes across mission-driven healthcare organizations. This role combines hands-on consulting with change management, making an immediate and lasting impact on healthcare operations and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage project workstreams independently.
• Conduct data collection and in-depth analysis to identify gaps, summarize findings, and recommend solutions.
• Delegate tasks effectively and manage the quality of deliverables.
• Ensure execution of project workplans, identify and escalate risks, and manage client communication.
• Collaborate with team members to share insights, present updates, and coordinate project logistics.
• Apply consulting best practices tailored to each unique client situation.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, providing feedback and supervision.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 35 years of relevant project implementation or process improvement experience in a collaborative, team-based setting.
• 12 years of consulting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Prior experience supervising and managing project teams.
• Must be based in or near Bangalore and willing to work on-site.

Preferred Domain Experience (any one or more):

Revenue Cycle:

• Experience in hospital/physician revenue cycle operations or consulting, including denials management, revenue integrity, and patient access services.

Supply Chain:

• Background in healthcare supply chain consulting or operations with focus on cost reduction, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Pharmacy:

• Experience in pharmacy operations, 340B program management, specialty pharmacy, or hospital retail pharmacy, with consulting or leadership background.