Hi all, I’m looking to break into commercial healthcare consulting and focus on strategy and transformation work. Background is in federal management consulting, field/hospital healthcare, and emergency management. I’ve been looking through the bowl posts and researching online to find out a bit more, however am not sure where to really start. From what I know now, BCG, GT, Bain, and PWC have solidity in the industry. Anywhere else that I should be looking? Any other pearls of wisdom?

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There are also smaller boutique firms (Chartis, ECG etc.) focused on healthcare that you should check out

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Thanks, looking into them now!

Healthcare is the second biggest sector by GDP. Every consulting company will have a strong team.

My advice is to apply everywhere and focus on fit and where you get an offer.

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Agree. If you are trying to pivot, apply to as many healthcare jobs as you can first. Then I would prioritize and research more on specifically the jobs that you hear back from.

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Vault has a good list of top healthcare firms to start as well! The only catch is that they lump Life Sciences and Provider/Payer Healthcare together :)

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What level, YOE?

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Overall: 9 YOE
— 7 in emergency response/medicine
— 2 simultaneously in em. management
— 2 YOE in management consulting

Optum is a solid place- growing base and great place to be a rising star

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Thanks! Adding to the list! Using some of the “down time” to fully get into researching each firm

Optum is the former Advisory Board - Chartis is excellent - stay away from PWC & KPMG - Accenture is good if you have an IT Background- BCG is a reasonable niche

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Thank you for the input. From what I’m looking at, it’s looking like Chartis or Optum are going to be more closer, but will look at BCG

Check out ZS - substantial healthcare practice overall and big growth in strategy and transformation now.

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Actually OP meant provider healthcare, not life sciences, ZS1. Our provider healthcare practice is just starting out and small. The majority of our work is life sciences.

I came from commercial healthcare strategy consulting, and the pandemic was not kind, as many healthcare organizations focused on COVID, as well as cutting costs. Strategy took a hit, and much of the available work was in implementation.

I think some organizations are opening back up and finding value in strategic consultants, so best of luck as you look to transition in.

My advice: find the recruiters at the companies everyone listed, and make a connection to see what’s available.

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