EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Corporate and Growth Strategy - Health - Sr Assoc/Consultant

About the position EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Consultants participate as valued members of case teams helping clients address their most pressing strategic challenges.
• Consultants identify information sources, assemble data, perform analyses, structure arguments and develop presentations.
• Consultants are able to gain responsibility quickly, often serving as primary contacts for clients and managing junior case team members.
• The range of assignments includes developing long-term strategies for organizations, evaluating the potential acquisition of businesses, improving educational achievement outcomes, developing new marketing channel strategies, reducing operating costs, and evaluating new business ventures.

Requirements

• Perform secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles).
• Executing various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations.
• Designing and executing in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers.
• Analyzing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers.
• Maintaining relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels and other internal teams on the engagement.
• Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Experience in strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, market research, or similar role performing leveraging quantitative research for health industry clients.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis on products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities across the health industry.
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• pension and 401(k) plans
• a wide range of paid time off options
• flexible vacation policy
• designated EY Paid Holidays
• Winter/Summer breaks
• Personal/Family Care
• other leaves of absence