Senior Consultant, Healthcare Practice
Korn Ferry · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $80,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage healthcare consulting engagements and client projects.
- Address complex workforce and leadership challenges.
- Develop custom solutions for healthcare organizations.
- Collaborate with global teams and clients.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
About the role
About Us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered In Los Angeles, Our Over 9,000 Colleagues Globally Serve Clients In More Than 50 Countries. We Offer Five Core Capabilities That Span The Full Talent Lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits
Job Description
As a delivery-focused Senior Consultant within Korn Ferry’s Healthcare Consulting Practice, you will play a critical role in managing and delivering high-quality client work while helping healthcare organizations address complex workforce, leadership, and organizational challenges. Leveraging your subject matter expertise and consulting experience, you will lead defined aspects of complex engagements, structure and manage projects, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Senior Consultants work closely with seasoned practitioners and sales colleagues to deliver custom solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Individuals at this level exercise judgment in diagnosing client issues, tailoring solutions, and leading significant workstreams. While business development is not a primary accountability, there is an expectation that you will identify opportunities to extend or enhance client engagements and contribute to solution shaping discussions. This role also involves significant program and project management responsibility, including planning, execution, financial management, and coordination across global teams within the Healthcare Consulting Practice and broader Korn Ferry enterprise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Delivery and Engagement Management
- Contribute to or lead delivery teams, creating an atmosphere of trust, inclusion, and collaboration to ensure successful outcomes.
- Manage large projects or significant workstreams within complex, multi-month programs, ensuring delivery meets expectations for quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
- Develop and manage project plans, including scope, budget, timeline, resources, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Oversee and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesize findings into actionable insights, and ensure high-quality client deliverables.
- Build productive relationships with client and engagement team members, setting clear expectations and proactively seeking feedback.
- Manage client expectations throughout the delivery process, balancing scope control with a commitment to client satisfaction.
- Act as lead consultant or account manager for smaller engagements or workstreams, with direct interaction with client executives as appropriate.
Project Economics and Operational Discipline
- Grow and manage knowledge of engagement economics, including scope, margin, and profitability.
- Partner with internal Korn Ferry functions to resource delivery talent, manage contract-to-cash activities, track financial performance, and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Apply operational discipline to all aspects of delivery and sales support using internal systems, tools, and reporting.
Business Development Support
- Identify opportunities to expand or extend work within existing client accounts and raise these opportunities with senior colleagues.
- Support solution design and development by contributing insights from research, analytics, and client work.
- Participate in client planning and, where appropriate, lead portions of sales calls, presentations, and proposal development within areas of expertise.
- Contribute to proposal writing, pitch preparation, opportunity shaping, and background research when time permits.
Collaboration and Knowledge Development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, practices, and geographies.
- Manage and guide peers and more junior consultants on projects, providing direction, coaching, and feedback.
- Support less experienced consultants through mentoring and engagement-based development.
- Proactively build internal relationships across the Korn Ferry enterprise, including other healthcare and functional experts.
- Grow knowledge of Korn Ferry lines of business, solutions, and healthcare market trends.
- Lead or contribute to internal research initiatives, thought leadership, solution innovation, or intellectual property development.
Account Team and People Leadership (where applicable)
- Coach, mentor, and support delivery team members, helping troubleshoot issues and strengthen performance.
- Contribute to performance management activities for direct reports, including goal setting, progress reviews, and development planning.
- Build the talent pipeline by coaching and developing colleagues, identifying learning opportunities, and recognizing high potential talent.
- Participate in talent management activities such as selection, performance reviews, and promotion discussions as appropriate.
Values and Firm Contribution
- Role model Korn Ferry’s core values of Inclusion, Honesty, Knowledge, and Performance.
- Contribute to improving Korn Ferry’s efficiency, effectiveness, and reputation through participation in internal initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier professional services or consulting firm and/or a relevant internal function.
- Demonstrated depth of subject matter expertise with a strong record of delivering high-impact client solutions.
- Experience managing complex projects or programs, including planning, execution, financial oversight, and stakeholder management.
- Strong understanding of leadership, organizational, and workforce challenges faced by healthcare organizations, with the ability to engage senior leaders as a trusted advisor.
- Proven consulting skills, including client relationship management, analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and business insight.
- Ability to operate autonomously, making informed adjustments to standard offerings to meet unique client needs.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Relevant advanced degree (Master’s, Doctorate, or equivalent) preferred
Key skills/competency
- Healthcare Consulting
- Client Delivery
- Engagement Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Workforce Challenges
- Healthcare Organizations
- Consulting Skills
Skills & topics
- Senior Healthcare Consultant
- Healthcare Consulting
- Client Delivery
- Engagement Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Strategy
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Workforce Planning
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Korn Ferry
- Remote
- Strategy
- Analysis
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Oversight
- Stakeholder Management
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of consulting experience and healthcare expertise. Emphasize project management and client relationship skills.
- Showcase your impact: Quantify achievements in client delivery, financial oversight, and problem-solving for healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of mentoring junior consultants and leading workstreams.
- Research Korn Ferry: Understand their values, capabilities, and focus on performance and transformation.
- Prepare for case studies: Be ready to discuss how you'd approach common healthcare consulting challenges.
Technical preparation
Review healthcare industry trends and challenges.,Practice project planning and financial management.,Prepare case studies on organizational strategy.,Familiarize yourself with consulting frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex client challenge you solved.,How do you build trust with senior clients?,How do you manage project scope and budget?,How do you mentor junior consultants effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific healthcare sector experience is Korn Ferry looking for in a Senior Healthcare Consultant?
- Korn Ferry seeks deep subject matter expertise in healthcare, focusing on challenges related to workforce, leadership, and organizational structure. Your experience should demonstrate a strong record of delivering high-impact client solutions within this sector.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Healthcare Consultant at Korn Ferry?
- The primary responsibilities include managing and delivering client work, leading project engagements, conducting analysis, synthesizing findings, building client relationships, and supporting business development efforts within the Healthcare Consulting Practice.
- Is this a remote position? Where is the main office for Korn Ferry's Healthcare Consulting Practice?
- Yes, this position is listed as remote. Korn Ferry is headquartered in Los Angeles, but this role allows for remote work, supporting clients globally.
- What is the expected career progression for a Senior Healthcare Consultant at Korn Ferry?
- This role involves managing significant workstreams and acting as a trusted advisor. Progression typically involves taking on larger engagements, leading client accounts, and contributing more significantly to business development and thought leadership.
- How does Korn Ferry utilize AI in its recruitment process for the Senior Healthcare Consultant role?
- Korn Ferry may use AI as part of the recruitment process, but all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers to ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation.
- What kind of client organizations can I expect to work with as a Senior Healthcare Consultant?
- You will be working with healthcare organizations globally, helping them address complex workforce, leadership, and organizational challenges. This could include hospitals, health systems, payers, and other related entities.
- What is the salary range for a Senior Healthcare Consultant at Korn Ferry?
- The listed salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
- What are the educational requirements for this Senior Healthcare Consultant position?
- A Bachelor's degree is required. A relevant advanced degree, such as a Master's, Doctorate, or equivalent, is preferred for this role.